When more affluent groups move back into cities and renovate dilapidated buildings and neighborhoods,the process is called:
A) conurbation
B) metropolization
C) gentrification or urban renewal
D) urbanization

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Gentrification, or urban renewal, refers to the process of wealthier individuals moving into low-income or disinvested urban neighborhoods and renovating or rehabilitating the built environment to attract investment and commerce. This process typically results in rising housing costs and a displacement of long-term, lower-income residents.

When More Affluent Groups Move Back into Cities and Renovate