Praxis II Citizenship

Answer: D -Gentrification occurs when middle class homeowners supplant low-income renters in an urban neighborhood. The property value and social value of a neighborhood may improve due to political action, increased commercial opportunities, new housing options, a new school, or any number of other stimuli. As property values goes up, the cost of living in the neighborhood likewise increases, making it unaffordable for low-income residents. Typically in the United States, there are two factors that make gentrification possible: a neighborhood full of run-down housing that can be purchased and restored, and a good job market.