Synonyms for Leveling (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface):
gradingWordNet sense 2 (complete destruction of a building):
demolishing, razing, tearing downWordNet sense 3 (the act of making equal or uniform):
equalization, equalisationFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit