A neighborhood in Chicago that historically has been known for its crime, poverty, and run down homes is going through a big change. In recent years middle-class people have been moving into the area and renovating homes. This has resulted in reduced crime, increased home values, and many of the original residents have been forced to move out due to the cost of living increasing. What is this an example of?

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gentrification

growth rate

de-urbanization

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Jakobe Yang

26 April, 13:47

A neighborhood in Chicago that historically has been known for its crime, poverty, and run down homes is going through a big change. In recent years middle-class people have been moving into the area and renovating homes. This has resulted in reduced crime, increased home values, and many of the original residents have been forced to move out due to the cost of living increasing. What is this an example of?

edge cities

gentrification

growth rate

de-urbanization

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Rashad Potts · Answer 1

Your answer would be B - Gentrification. It is the process of renovating and area for the middle class making the area and people more refined and polite.