What are Redevelopment and Renewal and their linkage to housing?

Redevelopment means demolition of the old and existing structure and replacing it with a
new structure having new dimensions and space.

When it comes to housing it is conceptually similar to land readjustment, with the exception
that it happens in existing urban areas and often involves a rezoning by the government of a
given area from a low density (single family housing) to higher density (mixed-use or
commercial) development. It is also accompanied by a provision of infrastructure
improvements (mass transit, such as metro lines) that can support such up-zoning.

Renewal is the process of starting something again after a pause or an arrangement for
something to continue for a longer period of time or it is a process of improving, repairing, or
making something more successful.

When it comes to housing it is the rehabilitation of city areas by renovating or replacing

dilapidated buildings with new housing, public buildings, parks, roadways, industrial areas,
etc, often in accordance with comprehensive plans. Urban renewal is the clearing out of
blighted areas in inner cities to clear out slums and create opportunities for higher class
housing, businesses and more. A primary purpose of urban renewal is to restore economic
viability to a given area by attracting external private and public investment and by
encouraging business start-ups and survival.

By: Anil Abdu

Id.No.:- RT0024/11