Redevelopment: meaning, definitions and examples

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redevelopment

 

[ ˌriː.dɪˈvel.əp.mənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

urban planning

The process of rebuilding an area of a city, especially one suffering from urban decay.

Synonyms

regeneration, revitalization, urban renewal

Examples of usage

  • The city council approved a plan for the redevelopment of the downtown area.
  • After years of neglect, the neighborhood underwent a successful redevelopment.
Context #2 | Noun

real estate

The act or process of renovating or improving a property, especially commercial real estate.

Synonyms

improvement, refurbishment, renovation

Examples of usage

  • The company invested millions in the redevelopment of the shopping center.
  • The redevelopment of the office building attracted new tenants.

Translations

Translations of the word "redevelopment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reurbanização

🇮🇳 पुनर्विकास

🇩🇪 Sanierung

🇮🇩 pembangunan kembali

🇺🇦 реконструкція

🇵🇱 przebudowa

🇯🇵 再開発 (さいかいはつ)

🇫🇷 réaménagement

🇪🇸 reurbanización

🇹🇷 yeniden geliştirme

🇰🇷 재개발 (再開發)

🇸🇦 إعادة تطوير

🇨🇿 přestavba

🇸🇰 prestavba

🇨🇳 重建 (chóngjiàn)

🇸🇮 prenova

🇮🇸 endurskipulagning

🇰🇿 қайта дамыту

🇬🇪 რეაბილიტაცია

🇦🇿 yenidənqurma

🇲🇽 reurbanización

Etymology

The term 'redevelopment' originated in the mid-20th century, during a period of rapid urbanization and industrialization. It became increasingly common as cities faced challenges of urban decay and the need to revitalize existing areas. The concept of redevelopment evolved to encompass not only physical rebuilding but also social and economic revitalization. Today, redevelopment plays a crucial role in urban planning and real estate development, aiming to create sustainable and vibrant communities.

See also: develop, developable, developed, developer, developers, developing, developments, redevelop, underdevelopment, undeveloped.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,335, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.