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Noun: redevelopment  ,ree-di've-lup-munt
  1. The process of renovating or rebuilding an area, typically involving demolition and new construction
    "The city's waterfront redevelopment transformed the old industrial district"
     
  2. The process of rebuilding or reorganizing something, especially a team or organization
    "The team began a major redevelopment after trading their veteran players"
     
  3. The act of improving by renewing and restoring
    "The redevelopment of the old factory into modern apartments revitalized the neighbourhood";
    - renovation, overhaul, refurbishment

Derived forms: redevelopments

Type of: improvement

Encyclopedia: Redevelopment