C1verbformalurbanenvironment
US/ˌriː.dɪˈvel.əp/
UK/ˌriː.dɪˈvel.əp/
to build new homes, shops or offices on land that was used for something else before
In context
The council wants to redevelop the old harbor into apartments and cafes.
The site was redeveloped after the factory closed in the early 2000s.
Plans to redevelop the neighborhood worry residents who cannot afford higher rents.
Words that go with redevelop
verb + noun
- redevelop a siteA company bought the land to redevelop the site.
- redevelop the areaThe city plans to redevelop the area by 2030.
- redevelop the waterfrontThey hope to redevelop the waterfront as a park.
- redevelop the landInvestors want to redevelop the land for housing.
- redevelop the neighborhoodOfficials aim to redevelop the neighborhood without forcing people out.
verb + preposition
- redevelop intoThe mill will be redeveloped into offices.