Gentrification Flashcards
Gentrification meaning
Arrival of wealthier people in an existing urban districts a related increase in rents and property value and changes in district character and culture. Term used negatively suggest displacement of poor communities by rich outsiders
Advantages of gentrification
new jobs
high levels of economic growth
higher paying jobs
safer
new businesses
encourages education
disadvantages of Gentrification
Community conflict
forces people out
inequality
local business out
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Who did Brick Lane used to be home to
Jews 1950s to 1970’sangladeshis started arriving
what percentage of privately owned businesses in Brick lane are owned by Bangladeshis
Jews but now around 70% of private business owned by Bangladeshis
What class are most of the Bangladeshis in Brick lane
working class
