Gentrification (Noun)
Meaning
The restoration of run-down urban areas by the middle class (resulting in the displacement of low-income residents).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The gentrification of the neighborhood led to a surge in property values, but also forced many long-time residents to relocate due to rising rents.
- Critics argue that gentrification is a form of urban renewal that prioritizes the interests of affluent newcomers over those of low-income families who have lived in the area for generations.
- As gentrification swept through the city, small businesses and community organizations were priced out by trendy boutiques and upscale restaurants.
- The gentrification of the area was marked by the arrival of artisanal coffee shops, yoga studios, and other amenities catering to the tastes of young professionals.
- Despite the initial promise of revitalization, gentrification ultimately led to the displacement of many low-income residents who could no longer afford to live in their own neighborhood.