Gentrification in Los Angeles

Much of the gentrification ideas that appear in the South Los Angeles has to do with building addition condominiums and apartments as well as finding more job opportunities. Examples include bringing an NFL team to Los Angeles and they could play at the Coliseum. Gentrification in Los Angeles has been an ongoing project that has displayed both positive and negative aspects.

Although the idea of improved housing for low income areas is a forward thinking ideal, the population of these areas can hardly afford the improvements. The construction does allow for more jobs but overall, many prefer their current housing if the improvements can come in different areas, including education. Areas in Los Angeles that are currently being gentrified are Echo Park, Toonerville, Lincoln Heights, and City Terrace.

One specific problem with the stage of gentrification these areas are under is the population growth that is occurring in these areas including higher immigration rates. The goal is to build 220,000 housing units per year. Obviously, such a large number comes with the consequence of displacement. Many of the people who are displaced have to move to places that are less affordable.

USC University Park Master Plan

USC's current master plan for creating a healthier learning and living environment for its students has now lasted four years.  The plan is the long term is most definitely going to help not only the campus itself, but also its surrounding community.

In the master plan itself, it highlights that USC serves as an "economic engine" for the community. Also, included in the master plan is role and mission of USC. I believe that this master plan will create a safer, and healthier environment for all students at USC as well as people living in Los Angeles surrounding the campus.


If I could change one thing about the master plan, I would state more specific goals right on the main page instead of through the links on the page. This way, more people can see the overall goal, and get a greater sense of what direction the University is heading.