Which of the following describes gentrification?(1 point)

Responses

Wealthy investors buy property and raise the cost of living in low income areas.
Wealthy investors buy property and raise the cost of living in low income areas.

Urban dwellers abandon various zones within the urban area, leaving them empty.
Urban dwellers abandon various zones within the urban area, leaving them empty.

Urban populations suffer from a lack of healthy and affordable food options.
Urban populations suffer from a lack of healthy and affordable food options.

Populations suffer raised health risks caused by living in overcrowded urban areas.

1 answer

The statement that best describes gentrification is:

Wealthy investors buy property and raise the cost of living in low income areas.

Gentrification typically involves the influx of wealthier individuals moving into a previously lower-income area, leading to rising property values and costs, which can displace long-standing residents.