Urban Renewal (Noun)
Meaning
The clearing and rebuilding and redevelopment of urban slums.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The city's urban renewal project aimed to transform the neglected neighborhood into a thriving community.
- The government invested heavily in urban renewal initiatives to revitalize the city's dilapidated downtown area.
- Residents opposed the urban renewal plan, fearing it would displace low-income families and long-time business owners.
- The urban renewal efforts brought new restaurants, shops, and housing to the formerly industrial waterfront district.
- Critics argued that the urban renewal program prioritized gentrification over genuinely addressing the needs of existing residents.