The Hidden Costs of Gentrification in Dallas

Gentrification is the process where low-income neighborhoods are transformed by an influx of wealthier residents and developers. In Dallas, this process has rapidly increased, with about 40% of homes in 2016 sold to investors and developers(Dallas Morning News). While gentrification can bring in new development, it also comes at a price—displacement, rising rents, and the loss of cultural identity.

This website explores how gentrification is affecting real people in Dallas communities, especially in historically redlined areas like Deep Ellum, South Dallas, and West Dallas. I aim to amplify the voices of those most affected by these changes.