Gentrification, Urbanism, and Migration

Gentrification and Metropolitan Housing

• Gentrified neighborhoods or new urbanism redevelopments impact larger metropolitan areas by attracting wealthier residents.
• This concentration of wealth in specific areas can lead to a decrease in the number of affluent people living throughout the broader metropolitan area.
• Gentrification can result in the displacement of lower-income individuals and exacerbate the issue of affordable housing.

New Urbanism and Population Density

• Redevelopment strategies employing new urbanism principles involve altering population density.
• Single-family homes are replaced with multi-unit dwellings and mixed-use buildings to foster more walkable and vibrant communities.

Migration Away from Metropolitan Areas

• The high cost of living in metropolitan areas is a significant factor driving people to migrate away.

Economic Forces Driving Metropolitan Migration

• Job opportunities are a primary economic force attracting individuals to move into metropolitan areas.

Suburbanization in the United States and Canada

• Suburbanization arises from the separation of residential and employment locations due to high living costs in central urban areas.
• Commuting becomes necessary as people reside in more affordable suburban areas surrounding the central city where they work.

Gentrification Drivers

• Gentrification in the United States and Canada is fueled by the demand for housing in central urban areas.