Gentrify
Better to gentrify an area, or not gentrify? Affluent professionals moving into poor areas are blamed for rising house prices, forcing others to re-locate & changing the city’s character. But their money brings more jobs, better schools & less crime. Ruth Glass’s 1960’s term ‘gentrification’ outlined the gentry’s move into London as it evolved from making goods to supplying services, & is now seen in many places worldwide
Guessed the Word? Series 41 (4/9) [pic: Alex Grodkiewicz]