I find “displacement” to be a much more useful term for describing the negative side of gentrification. Nonetheless, I don’t think gentrification has lost its meaning or should be jettisoned from the ...

With the introduction of the Weird Wave Cafe, the rise in rent prices have skyrocketed this past year. As it stands now, deciding whether to be for or against gentrification is challenging. There are ...

Gentrification, a complex and often controversial process, has become a significant topic of discussion in urban development. As neighborhoods transform due to the influx of more affluent residents, ...

It’s time to stop believing the lie that gentrification is inevitable. Gentrification is natural. Neighborhoods change over time. Different groups move in and out, businesses change hands, land uses ...

On Wednesday, February 4, the Initiative on Cities launched the Gentrification & Urban Displacement Lab (GUDL) – a new hub bringing together faculty, students, practitioners, and community partners ...

Image of Chicano Park murals painted on concrete pillars which support the Coronado Bridge in this undated photo. Gentrification: it’s the word we often use to talk about how our cities and ...

Dramatic changes are playing out across parts of urban America, making many neighborhoods hardly recognizable from a relatively short time ago. A new class of more affluent residents is moving into ...

When we think of gentrification, we often think of how a neighbourhood’s demographics and landscape are transformed. Luxury apartment blocks replace single family homes. Trendy cafes replace ...

Join the Boston University Initiative on Cities for the launch of the Gentrification & Urban Displacement Lab (GUDL) – a new hub bringing together faculty, students, practitioners, and community ...

Monica Burton is the former deputy editor of Eater.com where she covered restaurants and food culture from 2017 to 2025. Shortly after the news broke that Sqirl, one of LA’s most popular restaurants, ...