Noun: redevelopment ,ree-di've-lup-munt
- The process of renovating or rebuilding an area, typically involving demolition and new construction
"The city's waterfront redevelopment transformed the old industrial district"
- The process of rebuilding or reorganizing something, especially a team or organization
"The team began a major redevelopment after trading their veteran players"
- 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