10 December 2015

GATE Arch/Planning

GATE 2001

The term ‘gentrification’ refers to

            (A)       Migration of fresh population into a crowded urban area.
            (B)       Settling of population in a new urban area.
            (C)       Settling of military forces in an urban area.
            (D)       Evacuation of population from a rural area. 

            Answer: (A)     Migration of fresh population into a crowded urban area.

·         The term “gentrification” is coined by ‘Ruth Glass’ a British sociologist. The buying and renovating of houses and stores in deteriorated urban neighborhoods by wealthier individuals, which in effect increases property values and displaces low-income families and small businesses.


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