Redevelopment Meaning
/rˌidɪˈvɛləpmənt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe process of developing something anew.
nounThe demolition of old, redundant or unfashionable buildings or infrastructure and the construction of new ones on the same site.
Sentence Examples
How's the village redevelopment coming along?
Redevelopment in front of the station has continued, and new shops have opened up.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The city's ____ of the downtown area transformed it into a lively hub.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the old industrial site created hundreds of new homes and a community park.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English development English redevelopment From re- + development.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The government of New Zealand is looking for a crew to lead the redevelopment of its research headquarters in Antarctica.
Built in the 1980s, the country’s Scott Base consists of 12 structures that officials want replaced by three large, interconnected buildings, plus a separate helicopter hangar."
— 2019 September 26, Gianluca Mezzofiore, “Wanted: A design team for a building project at Earth’s most remote location – Antarctica”, in CNN, archived from the original on 05 Jun 2020:
"HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson added: "This station will not only benefit the local community by enabling the comprehensive redevelopment of the area, but will serve as a transport superhub acting as a gateway to the Midlands and the North.""
— 2022 March 23, Stefanie Foster, “Updated designs unveiled for HS2's Euston station”, in RAIL, number 953, page 23:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The city's ____ of the downtown area transformed it into a lively hub.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the old industrial site created hundreds of new homes and a community park.