What Is Gentrification
What is gentrification?
The process where wealthier people move into a low-income area, bringing new development and displacing residents.
What is the rent gap?
the opportunity to make more money on a property after re-developing it in a lower income area
Who benefits most from gentrification?
Developers and wealthy residents.
What theory explains behavior through rewards and punishment?
Behaviourism.
What usually happens to rent and housing prices?
They increase
What is the zoning law?
where buildings are allowed to be placed
What happens to local communities and culture?
They are often lost or pushed out
How does social media help fight gentrification?
It spreads awareness and gives residents a voice.
Who is most often forced to leave during gentrification?
Low-income and long-term residents
What does “beautification” often lead to?
Higher rent and displacement.
What major social problem does gentrification increase?
Homelessness.
What major region is heavily affected?
GTA
Why do developers target low-income areas?
Because land is cheaper and can be redeveloped for profit.
How does a poor housing market make gentrification worse?
More people compete for fewer affordable homes.
Why do governments often support gentrification?
It increases tax revenue, investment, and development.
What happens to families who are forced to move?
They often move to less safe or less affordable areas.
What parts of a neighborhood often change during gentrification?
Housing, businesses, and population.
Why do city incentives encourage gentrification?
They attract developers and investors to redevelop areas.
Why is gentrification controversial?
It improves areas but harms and displaces residents.
What is one way cities are trying to protect residents?
Providing resources and restricting some businesses.