How the gentrification crisis is hitting Mexico City
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Gentrification in Mexico City: Impact and Consequences
This chapter explores the evolution of gentrification in Mexico City, focusing on the transformation of neighborhoods like Escandon from working-class areas to trendy hubs. It highlights the rising living costs in upscale districts, the housing crisis affecting various socio-economic groups, and the struggle of individuals facing precarious living conditions. The discussion also addresses the failures of public policy and infrastructure, exacerbating the challenges for average residents as they are pushed further from the city center.
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