Gentrification
Field(s):
Community Development, Housing Planning, Land Use & Law , Transportation Planning
Region of Focus:
General
Gentrification refers to the process of neighborhood transformation characterized by the influx of higher-income residents and businesses, often leading to the displacement of lower-income, long-term residents and changes in the area's cultural and social fabric.
Gentrification is driven by factors such as urban reinvestment, housing market dynamics, and the demand for proximity to urban amenities. While it can bring economic revitalization, improved infrastructure, and reduced crime rates, it is often criticized for exacerbating inequality, reducing affordable housing, and eroding community identity. Planning strategies to mitigate gentrification include inclusionary zoning, rent control, and community land trusts.
Last update:
April 16, 2025
Developed by:
The Urban Lexis Editorial Team
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