The original definition of gentrification has changed greatly: first, it denoted a change affecting the central areas of a city; now, it also encompasses the outlying zones. Furthermore, whereas the process was once considered to be driven mainly by investors and the middle classes, now (semi-)state organisations are also involved. This broader perspective reveals a slow, constant gentrification of the city of Amsterdam, In that context, the local government is working with construction cooperatives to implement initiatives to enhance the social mix in the poorest districts and to sell social housing in all areas. By looking at social change, fundamental values, and indirect displacement, this article maintains that gentrification is now affecting the entire city.
L’originale definizione di gentrification ha subito forti cambiamenti: dapprima definita come trasformazione delle aree centrali della città, è ora associata anche alle zone periferiche. Inoltre, se prima si riteneva che i principali fautori del processo fossero i componenti della middle class e gli investitori, ora vengono inclusi anche le organizzazioni (semi-)statali. Adottando questo sguardo più ampio è possibile identificare una lenta e costante gentrificazione della città di Amsterdam, che vede il governo locale e le cooperative edilizie coinvolti nell’implementazione di interventi di promozione del mix sociale nei quartieri più poveri e nella vendita dell’edilizia pubblica in tutti i quartieri. Attraverso lo studio del cambiamento sociale, dei valori fondiari e del displacement indiretto, questo articolo sostiene che il processo di gentrificazione interessa ormai tutta la città
Bosch, E. (2015). Gentrification in all boroughs of Amsterdam: increasing land values and socio-spatial change, little direct displacement. TERRITORIO, 73(73), 23-29 [10.3280/TR2015-073004].
Gentrification in all boroughs of Amsterdam: increasing land values and socio-spatial change, little direct displacement
BOSCH, EVA MARTINA
2015
Abstract
The original definition of gentrification has changed greatly: first, it denoted a change affecting the central areas of a city; now, it also encompasses the outlying zones. Furthermore, whereas the process was once considered to be driven mainly by investors and the middle classes, now (semi-)state organisations are also involved. This broader perspective reveals a slow, constant gentrification of the city of Amsterdam, In that context, the local government is working with construction cooperatives to implement initiatives to enhance the social mix in the poorest districts and to sell social housing in all areas. By looking at social change, fundamental values, and indirect displacement, this article maintains that gentrification is now affecting the entire city.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.