National Geographic - Gentrification

What is gentrification?

• An agricultural development strategy.

• A natural disaster recovery effort.

• A process where wealthy individuals move into a city, raising property values.

• A government policy to reduce city populations.

What effect does gentrification have on established communities?

• Displaces working-class communities.

• Leads to improved public services.

• Reduces real estate prices.

• Increases cultural diversity.

What was the role of racist housing policies in gentrification?

• They had no impact.

• They segregated communities, setting the stage for future gentrification.

• They prevented gentrification.

• They encouraged gentrification.

What is 'white flight'?

• The movement of white Americans to suburbs.

• The migration of birds.

• A type of government policy.

• A real estate investment strategy.

What is 'blockbusting'?

• A strategy to combat gentrification.

• Real estate brokers encouraging Black families to move into certain neighborhoods.

• A type of construction technique.

• A film industry term.

What was the effect of 'redlining'?

• It reduced crime rates.

• It encouraged diversity.

• It denied minority communities investment.

• It improved neighborhood infrastructure.

What federal acts were passed to encourage investment in urban areas?

• The Rural Investment Incentive.

• The Suburban Expansion Act.

• The Urban Development Act.

• The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credit and the New Markets Tax Credit.

What is 'equitable development'?

• A financial model for real estate.

• A new experiment in urban planning to create thriving communities without displacement.

• A strategy to ensure equal housing for all.

• A government policy for rural areas.

Who documented the gentrification of East Austin?

• Carlton Eley.

• John Langmore.

• Wilhelmina Delco.

• Raksha Kumar.

What was the main concern of Wilhelmina Delco regarding gentrification in East Austin?

• The loss of cultural and historical value.

• The increase in traffic.

• The improvement of public services.

• The decrease in property taxes.