redevelopment
noun/ˌriːdɪˈvɛləpmənt/
Frequency rank: #8,239 most common English word
Meaning
the process of improving or rebuilding an area, especially an urban one, by constructing new buildings or facilities.
Example sentence
The city approved plans for redevelopment of the old factory district into modern housing.
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