Developing a Practical Ideal Type Gentrification Effects Mitigation Program: A Study of Austin, Texas

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to develop a practical ideal type gentrification effects mitigation program and gauge its effectiveness in Austin, Texas. Austin is experiencing tremendous growth levels and a resurgence of residents making the choice to move to inner city neighborhoods that have experienced decades of neglect. Gentrification encourages redevelopment and revitalization while also increasing the risk for involuntary incumbent resident displacement. This research focuses on city programs dedicated to reducing involuntary displacement by developing a conceptual framework based on three categories: increasing affordable housing, maximizing housing retention, and promoting resident asset building. Methods: Structured interviews were conducted with seven leaders of city government and nonprofit housing agencies in Austin, Texas. Findings: The findings suggest that Austin is currently utilizing nine of the thirteen possible programs that make up this practical ideal type with varied success levels. Of the four programs that are not being utilized, two are prohibited in Texas, one is not used due to the difficulties of the local taxing system, and one is not used due to a significant decrease in federal funding.

Name thesis:degree_name

Masters in Public Administration

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Public Administration

Grantor

Texas State University

Year dc:date.issued

2012

Author dc:creator

• Neal, Leah G.

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Longoria, Thomas

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Rangarajan, Nandhini
• Couch, Amanda

• gentrification
• practical ideal type
• affordable housing
• low income housing
• mitigating gentrification

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10877/4604

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digital.library.txst.edu:10877/4604