Geography
Urban Gentrification and Displacement: Mechanisms and Resistance
Quick fact
Gentrification often accelerates displacement: for every 10% increase in a neighborhood's cost of living, the share of low-income residents can drop by about 5-10% within a decade, a process that disproportionately affects minority communities.
Why this is interesting
You’ve probably seen it: a familiar street where mom-and-pop shops are replaced by coffee chains, and rents climb overnight. But what drives this transformation—and why do some residents fight it?