Asked by
Gabriel Esguerra
on Dec 09, 2024Verified
A neighbourhood park in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver has recently been bought by a wealthy real estate developer. According to new urban sociologists, which of the following most likely characterizes the city park?
A) It is politically useful.
B) It is developed.
C) It has become a commodity.
D) It has become gentrified.
New Urban Sociologists
Scholars and researchers focused on understanding the complex social dynamics, structures, and problems within urban environments.
Commodity
A basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other goods of the same type, often used in the production of other goods or services.
Gentrified
The process by which higher-income individuals move into, renovate, and revitalize urban neighborhoods, often displacing lower-income residents.
- Recognize the process and impact of gentrification in urban areas.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the process and impact of gentrification in urban areas.