1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Significance 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Methodology Overview 1.6 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

2.1 Understanding Gentrification and Its Impacts on Communities 2.2 Social and Economic Displacement in Gentrifying Areas 2.3 Coping Mechanisms and Strategies Adopted by Communities 2.4 Previous Studies on Community Resilience in Gentrifying Urban Spaces 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 3

3.1 Data Collection 3.1.1 Community Surveys and Interviews 3.1.2 Analysis of Gentrification Indicators and Patterns 3.2 Assessing Community Perceptions and Experiences 3.2.1 Participatory Mapping and Storytelling Workshops 3.2.2 Qualitative Analysis of Resident Narratives 3.3 Identifying Coping Mechanisms and Resilience Factors 3.4 Policy Analysis and Advocacy for Community Empowerment 3.5 Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration 3.6 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Analysis of Gentrification Indicators and Patterns 4.2 Community Perspectives on Gentrification and Displacement 4.3 Identification of Coping Mechanisms and Resilience Factors 4.4 Comparative Analysis of Policies Affecting Community Resilience 4.5 Case Studies: Successful Examples of Community-Led Gentrification Mitigation 4.6 Implications for Community Empowerment in Gentrifying Urban Areas

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Fostering Community Resilience in Gentrification 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion