noun · academic
regeneration
UK/rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/US/rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/re·gen·er·A·tion
the process of improving and renewing a run‑down urban area, including social and economic aspects
Examples
“The regeneration of the waterfront created jobs and new leisure spaces.”
“Urban regeneration projects often combine housing, retail and public spaces.”
“Critics warned that regeneration without safeguards could displace long‑term residents.”
Band 8 sentence
“A successful regeneration strategy integrates affordable housing, local employment and community facilities to avoid displacement.”
Collocations
- urban regeneration
- regeneration project
- economic regeneration
Word family
Common mistakes
regeneration the area→regenerate the area / carry out regeneration in the area
the regeneration of area→the regeneration of the area
Say it for a higher band
5renewal→6revitalisation→7+regeneration
Synonyms
revitalisation
Easily confused
gentrification
“The regeneration scheme brought investment, but residents feared it would lead to gentrification and higher rents.”
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