Gentrification

Enhanced local economy

• A cause of gentrification

• A positive effect of gentrification

• A negative effect of gentrification

Traffic

• A cause of gentrification

• A positive effect of gentrification

• A negative effect of gentrification

Who first popularized the term 'gentrification'?

• Kirsten Rohrs Schmitt

• Elvis Picardo

• Ruth Glass

• Andy Smith

What are some drawbacks of gentrification?

• Rising home values

• Increased economic opportunity

• Discrimination against racial minorities

• Decreased exposure to poverty

Which factor can contribute to gentrification?

• Decreased traffic congestion

• Lack of city amenities

• Limited housing market dynamics

• Rapid job growth

What did a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and the U.S. Census Bureau find about the effects of gentrification?

• Gentrification can create important benefits for original residents

• Gentrification has no observable benefits for original residents

• Gentrification leads to negative changes in employment and income

• Gentrification causes increased exposure to poverty

What are some benefits of gentrification?

• Reasonably priced homes in safe communities

• Displacement of original inhabitants

• Decreased economic activity

• Limited amenities and services

What is a community land trust (CLT) used for in combating gentrification?

• Weakening social and community ties

• Increasing property values

• Encouraging discrimination in housing

• Promoting housing affordability and sustainable development

What is the primary definition of 'gentrification'?

• A) The process of renovating and improving a house or district so that it conforms to middle-class taste

• B) The decline of urban areas due to lack of investment

• C) The increase in crime rates in urban neighborhoods

• D) The expansion of rural areas into urban centers

Which of the following is a common criticism of gentrification?

• A) It leads to increased cultural diversity

• B) It causes displacement of long-term residents

• C) It results in lower property taxes

• D) It improves public transportation