Solving Gentrifcation: Renovation Without Displacement

Gentrification has been a topic of some time, especially in recent decades. In this research, I will be exploring how this phenomenon affects the community itself. Although, the process of gentrification is intended to renovate neighborhoods with long histories of disinvestment, it often displaced minority residents and shifts the culture of the area. Ultimately, my goal is to research policies and initiatives that have been put in place to reduce displacement in gentrified areas. From this research I aim to create a solution kit that would help to tackle the issue of displacement and cultural influx in terms of gentrification. Furthermore, the main area of focus includes gentrification in Hingetown of Ohio City, Cleveland, during the past decade (2010-2020). I plan to examine past case studies on gentrification in Hingetown of Ohio City to gain some knowledge on procedures that work best in evaluating the issue. In addition, I will be conducting interviews with practitioners engaged in the community and local residents. Information from these interviews surrounding procedures to tackle displacement will be collected and interpreted for the utilization in the solution kit. Expected solutions include initiatives that increase the access to capital and space so that minorities have control over their own displacement. As well as, local reinvestment in the area to keep property and living conditions affordable for previous residents.