urban inequalities and gentrification citation Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is Ley’s (1996) postindustrial thesis on gentrification?
Ley’s analysis focused on the cultural politics of gentrification in postindustrial Canadian cities, driven by a ‘cultural new class’ of middle-class professionals seeking to enhance urban quality of life.
How does Ley (1996) explain gentrification?
Ley offers a consumption-based explanation, emphasizing the preferences of a ‘new middle class’ seeking urban lifestyles aligned with cultural capital.
What is Bourassa’s (1993) critique of Smith’s rent gap theory?
Bourassa argues that the distinction between capitalized and potential rent is conceptually flawed and that Smith’s theory lacks predictive power.
What did Ferm et al. (2020) find about the designation of New Kent Road as a Major Economic Area (MEA)?
The designation prioritized residential redevelopment over industrial uses, contributing to industrial gentrification.
What is the main argument of Lees et al. (2008) regarding gentrification?
Lees et al. argue that gentrification in postindustrial cities involves both cultural politics and economic change, driven by a ‘cultural new class’ seeking an alternative to suburbanization.
How does Hamnett explain gentrification in Lees et al. (2008)?
Hamnett argues that gentrification results from cities shifting from manufacturing to service economies, creating a larger middle class that replaces working-class residents in desirable urban areas.
What is Cheshire et al.’s (2014) view on residential segregation?
Cheshire et al. argue that residential segregation is primarily driven by income and preferences, with wealthier individuals clustering in neighborhoods with better amenities.
What do Cheshire et al. (2014) say about neighborhood effects?
They challenge the idea that living in a poor neighborhood causes disadvantage, arguing that most inequalities are due to individual or family characteristics.
How does social housing affect segregation, according to Cheshire et al. (2014)?
Social housing often reinforces segregation by being concentrated in already deprived areas.
What policy implications do Cheshire et al. (2014) suggest for addressing residential segregation?
They argue that redistribution of income and opportunity is more effective than trying to engineer mixed neighborhoods.
