noun · neutral
redevelopment
/ˌriːdɪˈvɛləpmənt/re·de·VEL·op·ment
the process of improving or rebuilding an area, often involving large-scale construction to replace old buildings
Examples
“The waterfront redevelopment created new parks, shops and housing.”
“Redevelopment projects can boost the local economy but may also displace long-term residents.”
“The council announced a multi-million-pound redevelopment of the old factory site.”
Band 8 sentence
“The comprehensive redevelopment of the docklands combined affordable housing, public spaces and mixed-use development to revitalise the local economy.”
Collocations
- urban redevelopment
- redevelopment project
- area for redevelopment
Word family
Common mistakes
The city will do a redevelopment of the area.→The city will redevelop the area.
Many redevelopments were made in the city.→Many redevelopment projects were carried out in the city.
Say it for a higher band
5renovation→6regeneration→7+redevelopment
Synonyms
regeneration
renovation
Easily confused
renovation
“They completed a renovation of the old house, replacing the roof and kitchen.”
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