Gentrification

Question 1

What are the causes of gentrification

Answer 1

1- urbanisation and large multi storey dwellings built for urban classes in Vic times 1850-1900

2- then suburbanites occurs which means that these areas are now surrounded by newer less expensive properties

3- inner urban areas undergo urban decline in the 20th century as population and jobs decline

4- large multi story dwellings are broken up into flats and bed sits as these are now in the most deprived parts of city

5-rapidly rising house prices and a desire to reduce commuting times creates a demand for larger family properties in inner urban areas

6- affluent individuals/ property developers buy dilapidated properties w the aim of living or selling it to make a profit as house prices continue to rice

This process continuing is gentrification

Question 2

Signs of gentrification

Answer 2

Improved quality of housing- particularly period properties

A change in the type of services in the areas- more bars, restaurants, antique shops and specialist food shops
All aimed at affluent professionals

Visible signs of wealth- expensive cars parked on street

Smarter appearance overall (eg all lampposts working)

Question 3

Pos Effects of gentrification

Answer 3

Environment looks smarter

Council tax revenue rises (check notes)

Residents have a greater variety of services such as restaurants and that

Performance of local primary schools improve (check notes)

Question 4

Neg effects of gentrification

Answer 4

Property prices in areas increase
People can’t afford

Traditional corner shops lost as people travel to supermarkets

Community may become polarised
Gap between rich and poor
Traditional community spirit is lost as the people do not unify as they lived diff lives

Question 5

What is gentrification

Answer 5

When inner city areas are regenerated by individuals

Improvements are made to physical conditions and new services developed to meet the needs of new inhabitants

Gentrified areas often have a large range of services eg shops and restaurants and contain high quality housing

Question 6

Negative effects of gentrification

Answer 6

Poorer residents may be displaced and the cost of living increases

Social and ethnic segregation

Question 7

Example of gentrified area

Answer 7

London’s Porting Hill - Portland are

Question 8

What is gentrification

Answer 8

The process of regeneration by affluent individuals

It usually occurs in deprived inner urban areas