What is another word for slum clearances?
Pronunciation: [slˈʌm klˈi͡əɹənsɪz] (IPA) 
Slum clearances refer to the action of eliminating or removing slums or informal settlements. There are several synonyms for slum clearances, including urban renewal, gentrification, revitalization, regeneration, rebirth, and redevelopment. Urban renewal is the process of renovating or rebuilding an area of a city, often involving the replacement of rundown housing with modern or luxurious buildings. Gentrification, on the other hand, is the process of renovating an area to appeal to middle-class individuals, often leading to increased costs of living. Revitalization, regeneration, and rebirth all refer to the process of reviving or restoring an area back to life by improving the infrastructure, housing, and social experience of the region. Finally, redevelopment refers to the process of reusing land or buildings to improve the economic, social, and environmental conditions of an area.
