BharatNotes Gentrification
The process by which renovation and improvement of a deteriorated urban neighbourhood attracts wealthier residents, often displacing lower-income residents due to rising rents and property values.
Context & Background
Term coined by sociologist Ruth Glass (1964) while studying London; relevant in Indian cities as heritage areas and slums are redeveloped.
UPSC Exam Relevance
Urban inequality angle; relevance to housing rights debates; contrast with slum clearance vs in-situ redevelopment debate; planning ethics dimension.
