The process of more affluent groups moving back into cities and renovating dilapidated buildings and neighborhoods is called:
A) conurbation
B) metropolization
C) megalomania
D) urbanization
E) gentrification

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Gentrification refers to the process of wealthier individuals and groups moving into urban areas and renovating and/or restoring dilapidated buildings and neighborhoods. This often leads to an increase in property values and a displacement of lower-income residents. Conurbation refers to the merging of multiple urban areas into a single, continuous urban landscape. Metropolization and urbanization refer to the growth and development of cities and metropolitan areas. Megalomania refers to a psychological condition characterized by fantasies of power and grandeur.

The Process of More Affluent Groups Moving Back into Cities