Existing communities refer to the groups of people who already live in a particular neighborhood or urban area before any changes or developments take place.
Related terms
Social cohesion: The extent to which members of a community feel connected, share common values, and support one another.
Ghettoization: The process in which marginalized groups are concentrated in specific areas within an urban area due to various factors such as poverty or discrimination.
Community development: Efforts made to improve the social, economic, and physical well-being of existing communities through initiatives like affordable housing or public spaces.