AP Human Geography Unit 7 Review

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What is the definition of Gentrification?

  • The displacement of low-income people from their homes.
  • The creation of new jobs and services in a community.
  • The process of demolishing old structures.
  • The process of rehabilitating old structures in blighted areas. (correct)

What area attracts low-income people by creating jobs and services?

Centripetal Force

List some advantages of Gentrification.

Raise property value, city thrives because of population increase, and the economy boost.

What are some disadvantages of Gentrification?

<p>People tear down buildings and displace low-income people.</p>
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What is Urban Revitalization?

<p>A declining part of a city called blight so that people come back and the area thrives once more.</p>
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What are the advantages of Urban Revitalization?

<p>Draws people, creating a new community.</p>
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What are the disadvantages of Urban Revitalization?

<p>People like squatters can be displaced and it can cost a lot of money to rebuild.</p>
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Gentrification

The process of rehabilitating old structures in blighted areas.

Centripetal Force (Urban)

The force that attracts low-income people by creating jobs and services.

Advantages of Gentrification

Rising property values, population increase, and economic boosts.

Disadvantages of Gentrification

Demolition of buildings and displacement of low-income residents.

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Urban Revitalization

Reviving a declining urban area, often called a blight, to attract people and restore prosperity.

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Advantages of Urban Revitalization

Draws people in, creating a new community.

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Disadvantages of Urban Revitalization

Displacement of people like squatters and the high costs of rebuilding.

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Study Notes

Gentrification

  • Involves the rehabilitation of older structures in deteriorating neighborhoods rather than demolishing them.
  • Aims to improve living conditions and property values in urban areas facing decline.

Centripedal Force

  • Refers to economic and social factors that attract low-income individuals through job creation and available services.
  • Essential in understanding urban population dynamics and resource distribution.

Gentrification Advantages

  • Increases property values, leading to enhanced city revenues and economic growth.
  • Encourages demographic and population growth, contributing to a vibrant urban environment.

Gentrification Disadvantages

  • Can result in the demolition of existing buildings, leading to the displacement of low-income residents.
  • Often raises living costs, pushing original inhabitants to less desirable locations.

Urban Revitalization

  • Focuses on rejuvenating declining urban areas termed 'blight' to encourage population return and community growth.
  • Seeks to make previously neglected regions attractive for both residents and businesses.

Urban Revitalization Advantages

  • Fosters community building by attracting new residents and investments.
  • Initiates neighborhood improvement projects that enhance quality of life and local amenities.

Urban Revitalization Disadvantages

  • Displacement risks for vulnerable populations such as squatters and low-income families.
  • Can require significant financial investment for reconstruction and infrastructure improvements.

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