Urban redevelopment has been the “new” strategy to bring re-investments within cities. However, this has caused great concern for many because... » More

Urban redevelopment has been the “new” strategy to bring re-investments within cities. However, this has caused great concern for many because redevelopment can also lead to the gentrification of “blighted” communities and the displacement of low-income residents, many of which are minorities of color. By focusing on the impacts of redevelopment on the residents of City Heights, a community within San Diego, this case study seeks to identify signs of gentrification and displacement. It also raises awareness about gentrification and displacement as it is experienced by many low-income neighborhoods around the country. Finally, while some studies suggest that urban redevelopment is necessary to uplift a community from blight, crime, and poverty, this research instead calls for a critical rethinking of community development and neighborhood revitalization.

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