The process of building on or improving an area again, especially rebuilding older neighborhoods or urban zones.
From 're-' (again) + 'development' (from develop + -ment suffix). 'Develop' comes from French 'développer,' meaning to unwrap or unfold. The term became common in urban planning in the mid-20th century.
Urban redevelopment often displaces long-term residents in what's called 'gentrification,' creating a painful paradox where improvements increase property values and rent so much that the original community can no longer afford to live there—the word itself masks this social impact.
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