UNEVEN EFFECTS: THE MIXED STORY OF TRANSIT-ORIENTED GENTRIFICATION IN LOS ANGELES

Abstract

Transit-oriented gentrification studies in Los Angeles record contrasting findings, but yield consistent implications for station area planning. As these cases demonstrate , simply building transit will not gentrify neighborhoods; a blend of built environment factors, development, and government support are needed to cata-lyze gentrification. This paper reveals the importance of government involvement as both the precursor of gentrification and protector of residents. Given this, cities should enact multipronged and context-sensitive policies to protect incumbent residents from gentrification's potentially negative effects. A mix of housing policies can help residents weather rising housing costs, remain in neighborhoods, and capitalize on increased local amenities. Brown | Uneven Effects 180