2022: Creating a Lexicon of Future
G is for Gentrification
2 min readFeb 2, 2022
Gentrification is the process of changing the character of a neighborhood through the influx of more affluent residents and businesses. It is a common and controversial topic in urban politics and planning. Gentrification often increases the economic value of a neighborhood, but the resulting demographic displacement may itself become a major social issue.
Gentrification often shifts a neighborhood’s racial or ethnic composition and average household income by developing new, more expensive housing and…
