What is the meaning of gentrification?

gentrification is the rehabilitation of a deteriorated neighborhood by new residents who are wealthier than the long-time residents. This can cause an increase in housing prices and lead to displacement of the long-time residents.

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). gentrification. Retrieved September 24, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/gentrification/definitions/1154881
ChicagoBarry Goldsmith. 2010. "gentrification" http://smartdefine.org/gentrification/definitions/1154881 (accessed September 24, 2026).
HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, gentrification, Smart Define, viewed 24 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/gentrification/definitions/1154881>.
MLABarry Goldsmith. "gentrification" 21 October 2010. Web. 24 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/gentrification/definitions/1154881>
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