predevelopment
/ˌpriːdɪˈvɛləpmənt/
noun
- The period or activities that happen before the main development of something, especially land or a project.
- Predevelopment costs for the housing complex included soil testing and architectural plans.
- The city spent two years on predevelopment before breaking ground on the new park.
- During predevelopment, the team surveyed the land and checked for environmental issues.