Geography
The Effects of Gentrification on Local Cultural Identity
Quick fact
In many gentrifying neighborhoods, the number of black and long-term residents drops significantly; for example, in Washington D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood, the black population fell from 80% in 2000 to under 50% by 2015, a change that also marked the disappearance of many cultural institutions.
Why this is interesting
Your favorite local café with the hand-painted sign is now a chain coffee shop, and the rent for the corner store has doubled. Why does the neighborhood feel different—not just in looks but in spirit?