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.
Gentrification is a tricky subject, especially from an outside perspective. There are only so many resources and financial help that the government can contribute until it's the citizens of California who have to pay for new housing. If we all work together and create better areas and renovate run down areas of Los Angeles i.e Skid Row, business will reenter and areas will thrive again.
ReplyDeleteGentrification is Los Angeles is a very bug and current issue. It is also a very complicated issue because thousands if not millions of people are affected by the outcome. There are many ways to go about solving urban blight and gentrification, but I believe private investors with the support of the local economy is the best way to resolve this issue.
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