It is no question that redevelopments of a city’s fabric always generate at least some controversy. Some, in fact, generate so much that the project ends up being halted or even cancelled due to overwhelming negative reception. The principal reasoning behind this is that such projects will create disruptions, such as evictions and relocations that aren’t worth the end result, further gentrification and subsequent pricing out of a lot of people, and that the new buildings will be an eyesore. When they do get built, they may be eviscerated by the press. It doesn’t have to be this way. In this paper, I argue that urban redevelopment should be seen in a new light; one that emphasizes the creation of public goods, such as public plazas and parks, expanded mobility, and cultural events anybody can attend. To do so, I provide and analyze three case studies, highlighting the public good they have brought or will bring. The first case study takes on the form of a literature review, the second an analysis of news and literature surrounding an ongoing project, and the third a GIS study. The results of these case study analyses prove that they will bring such benefits and should hopefully bring about a new way of thinking about urban redevelopment.