A second wave of gentrification
The case of Parkhurst, Johannesburg, South Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19400985 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Paul Tsietsi Monare (University of Johannesburg), NICO KOTZE (0000-0003-1218-7004, University of Johannesburg), T J M Mckay (0000-0003-1400-3619, University of South Africa), Tracey Morton Mckay |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | Supplement |
| Pages | S108-S121 |
| Publication date | 2014-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Urbani izziv (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0353-6483 • E-ISSN: 1855-8399 |
| Publisher | Urban Planning Institute of the Republic of Slovenia (PUBLISHER • SI) |
| DOI | 10.5379/urbani-izziv-en-2014-25-supplement-008 |
| OpenAlex | W2004663495 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 25 |
As in many other countries, gentrification and urban regeneration occurs across South Africa. Despite this, geographical research on gentrification in South Africa is limited. This study adds to the literature by presenting the case of Parkhurst, a Johannesburg surburb. The study found that Parkhurst displays numerous characteristics of gentrification. The housing stock has undergone extensive physical improvement, with almost one third renovated or under renovation. Property values have increased and the original residents have been displaced. Parkhurst has a demographic and a socio-economic profile typical of a gentrified suburb. It is populated by young, white, educated, weathy professionals people. In addition, gentrification has resulted in the conversion of residential into commercial space, with some residences converted into business premises. The result is a distinct linear commerical zone within the neigbourhood. Gentrification is also associated with a change in housing tenure from rentals to ownership, it was found that ownership was a common feature of Parkhurst. Overall, it was concluded that gentrification of the suburb has occurred over an extensive period of time and is now in a super-gentrification stage
Civil engineering · Environmental planning · Gentrification · Geography · Seismology · Engineering · Legal Issues in South Africa · Local Economic Development and Planning · Urban and Rural Development Challenges · Geology
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
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| Citations per year | 0,64 |
| Citation span | 2015 - 2025 (11) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |