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Gentrification

Description

Gentrification is the process of renovating and improving a deteriorated urban area, typically through the influx of middle-class residents who displace lower-income residents. It involves the revitalization of neighborhoods and the transformation of their character, often leading to rising property values.

Senses

1. Noun: The act or process of gentrifying an area.
2. Noun: The result of gentrifying an area; the state of a neighborhood after it has undergone gentrification.

Usage Examples

1. I have mixed feelings about the gentrification of our neighborhood. While it brings new businesses and investments, it also displaces long-time residents.

2. After years of neglect, the city decided to promote gentrification in the downtown district, resulting in improved infrastructure and an overall increase in property values.

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