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)

Synonyms & Antonyms of gentrification

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gentrification Sentence Examples

  1. The influx of affluent residents has led to the gentrification of the once-impoverished neighborhood.
  2. The high-rise condos and designer boutiques symbolize the rapid gentrification of the city's downtown area.
  3. Residents fear that gentrification will displace low-income families and destroy the neighborhood's cultural heritage.
  4. City officials are facing criticism for enabling gentrification through tax breaks and zoning changes.
  5. Activists are organizing to resist gentrification and protect the rights of displaced residents.
  6. The process of gentrification often disrupts the fabric of long-established communities.
  7. Developers view gentrification as an opportunity for profit, while residents see it as a threat to their way of life.
  8. Some argue that gentrification brings investment and revitalization, while others denounce it as displacement and social injustice.
  9. The complexities of gentrification raise important questions about equity, housing affordability, and the changing nature of cities.
  10. 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)

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

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.