Pros And Cons Of Gentrification

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Gentrification and the myths it holds Everything dealing with gentrification is controversial including its own definition. Originally formulated by Ruth Glass in 1964, to enlighten the forced displacement of low-income groups from inner city areas (Lees et.al, 2008), gentrification has been one of the most popular theories discussed among urban specialists and some socialist. questionably There must be good to this, right? If not, then why would it still be taking place to this day? but then again rape and child molestation continue to be prevalent and they certainly are the most horrendous that one can do or be forced to experience next murder. That being said the big question is, what are these Theories and hypothesis? and what parts are bad and or good for new …show more content…

One study found that larceny and robbery went up in gentrifying neighborhoods across the country (Freeman 2016). The truth is crime is everywhere, even in the best of the best and worst of the worst and it will take more than gentrification to fix that. The low-income areas are targeted mostly and its likely said area is predominantly colored so should that make all gentrifiers white, well yes! If they wanted to stereotype even spike is convinced saying “Why does it take an influx of white New Yorkers in the south Bronx, in Harlem, in Bed Stuy, in Crown Heights for the facilities to get better?” but it's quite the contrary just another myth gentrification is hardly a white thing. In many neighborhoods, middle-class Asians, blacks and Latinos are part and parcel of the process. Millennials and young professionals of all races appreciate the attractions and conveniences of city living (Freeman 2016). The moral of it all is in this world have a plan and never throw stereotypes and when it comes to gentrification you can't live with or without it so deal with

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