Geography
Cultural Geography of Urban Segregation and Gentrification
Quick fact
In many cities, neighborhoods are more segregated today than they were fifty years ago, and gentrification often accelerates this pattern by pushing out lower-income residents while attracting wealthier newcomers.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever noticed how a city's neighborhoods feel distinct—some are bustling with new cafés, others are quiet and familiar? Why do these spaces change so quickly, and who decides who belongs there?