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ˈdʒɛn trəˌfaɪgen·tri·fy

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  1. gentrifyverb

    renovate so as to make it conform to middle-class aspirations

    "gentrify a row of old houses"; "gentrify the old center of town"

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  1. gentrifyverb

    to renovate something, especially housing, to make it more appealing to the middle classes

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  1. gentrify

    Gentrification is the process of changing the character of a neighborhood through the influx of more affluent residents and businesses. It is a common and controversial topic in urban politics and planning. Gentrification often increases the economic value of a neighborhood, but the resulting demographic displacement may itself become a major social issue. Gentrification often sees a shift in a neighborhood's racial or ethnic composition and average household income as housing and businesses become more expensive and resources that had not been previously accessible are extended and improved.The gentrification process is typically the result of increasing attraction to an area by people with higher incomes spilling over from neighboring cities, towns, or neighborhoods. Further steps are increased investments in a community and the related infrastructure by real estate development businesses, local government, or community activists and resulting economic development, increased attraction of business, and lower crime rates. In addition to these potential benefits, gentrification can lead to population migration and displacement. In extreme cases, gentrification can be brought on by a prosperity bomb. However, some view the fear of displacement, which dominates the debate about gentrification, as hindering discussion about genuine progressive approaches to distribute the benefits of urban redevelopment strategies.

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  1. gentrify

    Gentrify refers to the process by which lower-cost neighborhoods undergo renovation and improvement leading to an increase in property values, often displacing the area's lower-income residents. This is typically associated with an influx of wealthier residents moving into the area and often brings changes in local businesses and public spaces to cater more towards middle and upper-class tastes and lifestyles.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of gentrify in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of gentrify in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of gentrify in a Sentence

  1. Tanya Saracho:

    I was listening to them, to respect and to be there the least amount that we could, because they're right. When you go... you kind of gentrify the neighborhood a little bit. And if you're in production three months, you're a gentrifying force. I get it.


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