Geography
Gentrification Displacement Gradients Across Inner-City Rings
Quick fact
Studies show that gentrification often follows a 'wave' pattern, traveling from the city center to the inner suburbs, displacing low-income residents incrementally.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a city as a set of ripples in a pond—but instead of water, it’s people being pushed outward. Have you ever wondered why the poorest neighborhoods seem to shift farther from downtown over time?