How well do we know green gentrification? A systematic review of the methods

This systematic literature review identifies and critiques methodological trends in green gentrification research (focusing on studies of vegetative greening) and provides suggestions for advancing this field. Findings reveal (1) research has largely focused on U.S. case studies; (2) early work employed qualitative methods but quantitative analyses have become more common; (3) little attention has been paid to the influence of greening characteristics/functions and non-greening factors on gentrification; (4) the mechanisms through which greening leads to gentrification are not well understood, particularly on the demand side; and (5) despite being the main concern of green gentrification, displacement has not been well-documented.

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The systematic literature review of green gentrification research highlights the focus on U.S. case studies, the shift towards quantitative analyses, and the lack of attention to the influence of greening characteristics/functions and non-greening factors on gentrification. The mechanisms through which greening leads to gentrification, particularly on the demand side, are still not well understood, and displacement, a main concern of green gentrification, has not been adequately documented.