Origin: Latin suffix -ment
Redevelopment has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
the act of improving by renewing and restoring
"they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property"
"a major overhaul of the healthcare system was proposed"
The process of developing something anew.
"The old factory site underwent a complete redevelopment into a modern residential complex."
In plain English: Redevelopment is when an old building or area gets torn down and rebuilt to look better or work more efficiently.
"The city announced plans for the redevelopment of the old factory district into new apartments and shops."
Usage: Redevelopment specifically refers to rebuilding or renovating an existing structure, such as converting old offices into apartments rather than constructing on empty land. Use this term when discussing the transformation of established areas instead of general new construction projects.
The word redevelopment is formed by combining the prefix re- with development. It entered English to mean the act of developing something again or anew.