The area began to gentrify in the late 90s after the opening of the mall.
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Gentrify
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.tɹɪ.faɪ/
Synonyms for "gentrify" (8 found)
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4 entrieslandlord evictionneighborhood revitalizationtenant displacementurban renewal
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6 entriesgentrification effectsgentrification policygentrification processgentrification projectgentrified neighborhoodgentrifier role
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Club neighbor Joe Gegis told the board that he was concerned about the licenses due to the problem of drunk drivers and that he believed the bar would lower property values, which have been rising in the area as it becomes increasingly gentrified.
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