gentrification Synonyms
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gentrification Meaning
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gentrification (n)
the restoration of run-down urban areas by the middle class (resulting in the displacement of low-income residents)
gentrification Sentence Examples
- The influx of affluent residents has led to the gentrification of the once-impoverished neighborhood.
- The high-rise condos and designer boutiques symbolize the rapid gentrification of the city's downtown area.
- Residents fear that gentrification will displace low-income families and destroy the neighborhood's cultural heritage.
- City officials are facing criticism for enabling gentrification through tax breaks and zoning changes.
- Activists are organizing to resist gentrification and protect the rights of displaced residents.
- The process of gentrification often disrupts the fabric of long-established communities.
- Developers view gentrification as an opportunity for profit, while residents see it as a threat to their way of life.
- Some argue that gentrification brings investment and revitalization, while others denounce it as displacement and social injustice.
- The complexities of gentrification raise important questions about equity, housing affordability, and the changing nature of cities.
- The debate over gentrification continues to polarize communities across the country.
FAQs About the word gentrification
the restoration of run-down urban areas by the middle class (resulting in the displacement of low-income residents)
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The influx of affluent residents has led to the gentrification of the once-impoverished neighborhood.
The high-rise condos and designer boutiques symbolize the rapid gentrification of the city's downtown area.
Residents fear that gentrification will displace low-income families and destroy the neighborhood's cultural heritage.
City officials are facing criticism for enabling gentrification through tax breaks and zoning changes.
