What does “gentrification” mean and what are “gentrified” neighboorhoods in modern day united states?
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Other people have given a good explanation, so I wanted to share a slightly different angle-
Gay communities oftentimes are also a part of this force- a few areas around the Delaware River in New Jersey I know ended up having the gays(tm) move in and the same thing happened.
Which makes sense. Especially in previous times when society was more openly intolerant, gay communities would move together to be among like minded people, and since for obvious reasons most gay couples are childfree, they tend to have more disposable income and artsier tastes.
So they move into a run-down town, fix it up, and the area that was once payday loan outlets, pawn shops, and convenience stores is trendy boutiques, cafes, and gay bars.
Gentrification isn’t malicious. It’s usually people just acting in their own best interest.
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