Inner city neighborhoods

Definition

Inner city neighborhoods are densely populated residential areas located near the central business district of a city. These neighborhoods often face social and economic challenges such as poverty, crime rates, inadequate housing, and limited resources.

Related terms

Gentrification: The process where wealthier individuals move into lower-income urban areas, leading to increased property values and displacement of long-term residents.

Redlining: A discriminatory practice from the past where certain neighborhoods were designated as high-risk for lending purposes based on racial or socioeconomic factors.

Urban revitalization: Efforts aimed at improving physical infrastructure, economic opportunities, and quality of life in inner cities.