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History of it
The term gentrification was first coined in 1960s by a British sociologist and city planner Ruth Glass. -
First time
The first house rehabilitated was a corner property that a school teacher re-modeled and occupied. -
Gentrification is bad
It causes the displacement of long-time residents in poor areas who can not afford the rise in price, especially properties. -
Negative effects of Gentrification?
It leads to negative impacts such as forced displacement, a fostering of discriminatory behavior by people in power, and a focus on spaces that exclude low-income individuals. -
Who are affected?
-Low income population
-People of color
-Immigrant community
