Michael and Belinda, an affluent couple, bought a sprawling mansion at a reasonable price in an urban neighborhood. They renovated the house to include luxurious amenities and converted a simple structure into an upscale property. This scenario best illustrates _____.
A) gentrification
B) urban sprawl
C) residential segregation
D) pocket listing
E) population growth

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Gentrification is the process where a deteriorating neighborhood undergoes a transformation into a more affluent and upgraded community, often through the renovation of properties by new, wealthier residents, exactly as described in the scenario with Michael and Belinda's actions.

Michael and Belinda, an Affluent Couple, Bought a Sprawling Mansion