Gentrification is a commonly discussed and often politically charged topic--in the media and among residents. But what does gentrification mean and how do we measure it? At its core, gentrification is ...

But as USC’s impact on the surrounding community continues to grow, anti-gentrification activists are questioning the widely accepted narrative that development helps make communities safer. This ...

When an older, lower-income neighborhood is being upgraded and renovated by a wave of young, wealthy homeowners and investors, gentrification has typically begun. Some people say that’s a good ...