What is gentrification?

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Athe movement of the middle classes into suburban areas

Brenovation of run-down city neighborhoods to attract high income groups

Cbuilding shopping centers in cities to create employment

Da policy aimed at renovating inner-city council housing stock

Correct answer

B. renovation of run-down city neighborhoods to attract high income groups

Explanation

The correct answer is renovation of run-down city neighborhoods to attract high income groups.

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