unpave
/ˈʌnpɛv/Definitions
1. verb
to remove the pavement or surfacing from a road or other area
“The city decided to unpave the old streets to plant more trees and improve the environment.”
2. verb
to make something less formal or less complex
“The company aimed to unpave the way for innovation by removing unnecessary regulations.”
3. noun
an act of removing the pavement or surfacing from a road or other area
“The unpaving of the old streets was a major undertaking that required careful planning.”