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Mieko Tarrius, Ph.D. Candidate in Geography and Urban Studies, Concordia University

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Centring race why we need to think about gentrification differently | History Defined

A poster highlighting rising rental costs due to gentrification in Hackney, London. Gentrification often results in the dislocation of marginalized communities who can no longer afford to live in their communities. (Shutterstock)

When we think of gentrification, we often think of how a neighbourhood’s demographics and landscape are transformed. Luxury apartment blocks replace single family homes. Trendy cafes replace independent businesses. Affluent families and businesses move in, often pushing out longstanding residents who can’t afford to stay.

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