Bringing an empirical, objective approach to a topic that has often been the source of emotional and uninformed controversy, Gentrification, Displacement and Neighborhood Revitalization provides an introduction to major issues in urban revitalization, new research findings, and a discussion of theoretical perspectives. This is the first broad-based survey of a scattered literature that has not been readily accessible. The book's comprehensive introduction leads to informative analyses of new research by sociologists, planners, geographers, and urban studies faculty. A concluding essay examines the present state of knowledge about gentrification and discusses its implications, suggesting future developments and trends.

This groundbreaking book shows how major shifts in federal policy are spurring local public housing authorities to demolish their high-rise, low-income developments, and replace them with affordable low-rise, mixed income communities. It focuses on Chicago, and that city's affordable housing crisis, but it provides analytical frameworks that can be applied to developments in every American city. "Where Are Poor People to Live?" provides valuable new empirical information on public housing, framed by a critical perspective that shows how shifts in national policy have devolved the U.S. welfare state to local government, while promoting market-based action as the preferred mode of public policy execution. The editors and chapter authors share a concern that proponents of public housing restructuring give little attention to the social, political, and economic risks involved in the current campaign to remake public housing. At the same time, the book examines the public housing redevelopment process in Chicago, with an eye to identifying opportunities for redeveloping projects and building new communities across America that will be truly hospitable to those most in need of assisted housing. While the focus is on affordable housing, the issues addressed here cut across the broad policy areas of housing and community development, and will impact the entire field of urban politics and planning.

Page 8 of 36 5 Report Objectives and Methodology 5.1 Objectives The main objective of this report is to develop a greater understanding of the circumstances surrounding gentrification and best practices to mitigate the negative impacts of gentrification. [...] These strategies include: • Affordable housing policies • Economic development strategies • Education of residents • Community organization and visioning involvement • Community control of public assets • Community cohesion The discussion of each strategy will include an explanation of the strategy, a review of relevant case study examples, and a summarization of the advantages and obstacles assoc [...] Page 15 of 36 Downtown Eastside (DTES), Vancouver: is currently undergoing immense revitalization efforts and the City of Vancouver, Province of British Colombia and the Federal government of Canada have created the Vancouver Agreement, to address the issues of this community. [...] The primary goal is "to reduce poverty and increase the self-reliance of the community by creating an economy that is capable of sustaining the needs and aspirations of the community" (Vancouver Agreement, 2000). [...] Page 21 of 36 • creating new opportunities for affordable housing development, • preserving existing affordable housing and preventing displacement of low- and moderate-income people, • preserving the economic diversity of our neighborhood, and • slowing the rise of rents and housing costs (JPNDC, n.d.) It aims to bring awareness to the residents about the housing crisis and empower local resident.

Back to the City: Issues in Neighborhood Renovation focuses on the policies, social issues, and approaches involved in the residential revitalization of inner cities. The book first offers information on an urban land institute survey of private-market housing renovation in central cities and reinvestment by long-time residents and newcomers. Considerations include character of neighborhood renewal, reasons for reinvestment timing, and an overview of the experience on private renewal. The selection also takes a look at the racial and socioeconomic changes in central-city housing, as well as changes in racial successions, limited support for urban revitalization, and characteristics of transition households. The publication reviews the case studies done at neighborhood resettlements in Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Columbus, Seattle, Charleston, and Philadelphia. Topics include residential mobility of new homeowners; neighborhoods in transitions; displacement; satisfaction with the neighborhood; contrasting conceptions of the neighborhood; and historic preservation and neighborhood. The selection is a dependable reference for geographers, urban planners, and sociologists.

"Urban populations are on the rise, fueling a welcome rejuvenation of U.S. cities, many of which have been decaying since the suburban boom of the mid-twentieth century. But such renewal has resulted in the displacement of original residents, who can no longer keep pace with rising rents. Gentrification is often blamed for contributing to the housing crisis, but what about the improvements it has brought to America's cities? The diverse perspectives in this volume explore the different effects of gentrification and imagine solutions for accommodating everyone in this changing urban landscape"--Provided by publisher.