[GGR124H1] - Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (17 pages long!)
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Gentri cation is a trend in urban neighbourhoods, which results in increased property values and the displacing of lower-income families and small businesses. Informal settlements (slums) right outside the door of developed high rise buildings. One of the most divided cities in social economy. No formal infrastructure, rights to the land. 54% of the population reside in said settlements. Has the most elite housing in the world. Antilla , the world"s rst billion dollar home, 48,000 square foot home for one family. Most highly segregated areas in the united states. Gentri cation ties mumbai and new york together. Very common in many cities around the world. In result to this, less african americans reside in harlem. Change is a good way to measure movement, divisions in the city. A geography to change in wealth and poverty. Increase follows the development of the subway line. Changes into a more low income area. Concentrated increase in income in certain areas.
