Made by :
Huating Sun, Brandon Wong, Phuong Tran, Meleake Wubbie, and Edbert Aksama
The term gentrification is defined as the process of urban development in which a city neighborhood develops rapidly over a short time, changing from low to high value. The process of gentrification can bring a lot of benefits to a neighborhood, such as promoting physical and institutional improvements, reducing rates of crime, and providing additional economic opportunities. However, simultaneously, gentrification raises concerns about its health impacts on long-time residents who stay or are forced to move from their original neighborhoods. This is due to the negative effects that gentrification can produce, such as the loss of affordable housing and increased living costs. Due to the lack of affordable housing in recent years, we want to research the distribution of rental prices across King County in Washington State. Specifically, we want to focus on comparing rental prices, median income levels, and population demographics. Based on the datasets found, the project will be based on the census tract level. The goal of this project is to provide our target audience with several informative map visualizations that will possibly influence city policies, development, and decision-making that will better serve current and future King County residents.