revitalisation
Bringing back life
Revitalisation is the British spelling of revitalization—the process of bringing renewed life, energy, or vigour to something that has declined.
Urban revitalisation restores neglected neighbourhoods.
Economic revitalisation rebuilds struggling industries.
The word implies not just improvement but restoration of former vitality: The revitalisation of the historic district brought shops and residents back to empty streets.
Biological self-repair process
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
- resurgenceReturn after dormancy
- renaissancePeriod of renewed vitality
reawakening · rekindling · reinvigoration · resuscitation · reactivation · invigoration · freshening · second wind
Renewal of worn items
- renovationRestoring to good condition
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- repairRestore to working order
- reconstructionRebuilding after destruction
conservation · rehabilitation · remodeling · reconditioning · rebuilding · preservation · renewal · redecoration
Rebuilding an existing area
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- urban renewalRevitalizing decayed city areas
- gentrificationWealthy influx displacing locals
- reconstructionRebuilding after destruction
rehabilitation · transformation · reinvestment · rezoning · infrastructure · masterplan · community development · economic development
Increase in quality
- modernizationAdoption of current methods
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- reformImprove by correcting faults
- advancementForward movement or promotion
progress · optimization · transformation · betterment · elevation · refinement · innovation · overhaul
Active physical strength
- dynamismActive, energetic quality
- livelinessAnimated, energetic quality
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
drive · spark · animation · verve · vim · zest · exuberance · vibrancy
Inherited cultural legacy
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- indigenousOriginating in a region
- languageSystem of symbolic communication
- folkRegular common people
craft · artisan · preservation · customs · identity · community · celebration · festival
regeneration
Biological self-repair process
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
- resurgenceReturn after dormancy
renaissance · reawakening · rekindling · reinvigoration · resuscitation · reactivation · invigoration · freshening · second wind · new life
refurbishment
Renewal of worn items
- renovationRestoring to good condition
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- repairRestore to working order
reconstruction · conservation · rehabilitation · remodeling · reconditioning · rebuilding · preservation · renewal · redecoration · makeover
redevelopment
Rebuilding an existing area
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- urban renewalRevitalizing decayed city areas
- gentrificationWealthy influx displacing locals
reconstruction · rehabilitation · transformation · reinvestment · rezoning · infrastructure · masterplan · community development · economic development · downtown
enhancement
Increase in quality
- modernizationAdoption of current methods
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- reformImprove by correcting faults
advancement · progress · optimization · transformation · betterment · elevation · refinement · innovation · overhaul · upgrading
vigor
Active physical strength
- dynamismActive, energetic quality
- livelinessAnimated, energetic quality
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
momentum · drive · spark · animation · verve · vim · zest · exuberance · vibrancy · spirit
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- indigenousOriginating in a region
- languageSystem of symbolic communication
folk · craft · artisan · preservation · customs · identity · community · celebration · festival · dance
revitalisationenervation
Loss of vigor
exhaustion · depletion · weakening · draining · sapping
revitalisationdecay
Gradual organic breakdown
decline · deterioration · degradation · degeneration · stagnation
revitalisationdestruction
Act of completely ruining
abandonment · disinvestment · urban decay · demolition · neglect
vital, revive, revival, vitality, enliven, revitalize, invigorate, rejuvenate, vitalize