Approaches to the formation of gentrification policy in the context of post-war urban recovery
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Gentrification as an urban policy has advantages and disadvantages that need to be taken into account to ensure its effectiveness. An analysis of gentrification studies shows that they are interdisciplinary. They relate to spatial development and urbanism, economic and social spheres, as well as culture. Because of this, the concept of gentrification has different interpretations, which can be summarized as a transformation of urban space that can include a partial or complete change in the functions of the territory and is characterized by an increase in the value of residential and commercial real estate and the displacement of lower-income residents. Such displacement, which can be direct, indirect and cultural, is recognized as one of its most negative effects. Since the Ukrainian legislation does not contain the concept of gentrification and relevant policies, the organizational and legal principles of the policy on renovation of outdated and destroyed housing stock are used to substantiate approaches to its formation in the context of post-war recovery. The implementation of the idea of mass reconstruction of residential neighborhoods, as well as the comprehensive restoration of destroyed buildings, was hampered by policy gaps. These include procedures, conditions, and criteria for implementing residential reconstruction and renovation projects, as well as fair conditions for resettlement or compensation to residents. In addition to the relevant approaches to improving the legal framework, the author also propose those aimed at preventing displacement. Thus, it has been established that such a policy should be systematic and based on the following goals: avoidance of displacement by tenants and homeowners; development of new and preservation of the existing stock of affordable housing; prohibition of large-scale luxury development; decision-making on urban planning and land use based on inclusiveness and equity; special support for vulnerable categories.
Author: Oleksandr Shtyma
Institution: University of Educational Management
Language: English
Subfield: Urban Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4402870741