Definition of "redevelopment" []

• The demolition of old, redundant or unfashionable buildings or infrastructure and the construction of new ones on the same site. (noun)

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• "I also think redevelopment is a good idea -- as long as the community has input and there is transparency."
• "Much of the redevelopment is focusing on sustainable building."
• "She says President Bush will ask Congress to approve a grant of $770 million for Lebanon's long-term redevelopment and rebuilding from last summer's battle between Hezbollah and Israel."