Work

Rights amidst commercial gentrification: a comparative case study of Latinx business zones in Chicago and Santa Ana

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Gentrification in commercial districts of Latinx communities is raising debates among local stakeholders about how to best pursue revitalization. Through a comparative case study, we examine these debates in the context of the Right to the City and gentefication. How do stakeholders in two Latinx commercial districts envision revitalization projects amidst ongoing gentrification? We analyze the perspectives and policies of non-profit staff, business- and commercial property owners, in Puerto Rico Town Chicago and La Cuatro in Downtown Santa Ana. Our research highlights conflicting views on prioritizing community wellness versus profit motives and the relationship between economic success and cultural preservation.

Source: Planning Practice and Research

DOI: 10.1080/02697459.2024.2351759

Authors: Janet Muñiz, Ivis García, Erualdo González Romero

Institutions: California State University, Long Beach, Texas A&M University, California State University, Fullerton

Language: English

Topic: Urban Planning and Governance

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of General Medical Sciences