Urban Greening and Gentrification Dynamics in Dutch Cities: Quantitative Analysis of Socioeconomic and Green Space Shifts, 2009-2023.
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2025-02-19
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This study examines the relationship between urban greening and gentrification in the Netherlands, addressing gaps in spatiotemporal research and the reliance on property values as a proxy. Utilising multilevel regression and GIS analysis, the study investigates the temporal relationship between gentrification and urban greening in five Dutch cities between 2013 and 2019, and whether gentrification precedes, coincides with, or follows urban greening.
Findings reveal complex dynamics: while urban greening marginally precedes gentrification in some cases, results are inconsistent. The analysis reveals a positive relation between increased green space, higher education levels, and a decline in low-income residents in Eindhoven and The Hague. However, regression models indicate green space loss may precede property value increases. The hypothesis that greening follows gentrification is largely refuted, while the coexistence of greening and gentrification is only marginally supported.
The study underscores the role of existing green space and newly developed real estate in shaping gentrification. The study calls for equitable urban planning strategies that integrate climate adaptation with social justice. Future research should explore longer timeframes, include residential mobility data, and examine street-level greenery to refine policy interventions, such as improved monitoring, participatory green projects, and safeguarding social housing near green spaces.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen