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 Evolution of Gentrification and its Impacts on Urban Neighborhoods 2.2 Economic Drivers and Socio-cultural Changes in Gentrifying Areas 2.3 Housing Affordability, Displacement, and Social Cohesion 2.4 Previous Studies on the Impact of Gentrification on Community Dynamics 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 3

3.1 Case Selection and Study Design 3.1.1 Criteria for Selecting Gentrifying Urban Neighborhoods 3.1.2 Comparative Analysis Framework 3.2 Data Collection 3.2.1 Housing Market Analysis and Affordability Assessments 3.2.2 Interviews with Long-term Residents and Newcomers 3.3 Analyzing the Impact of Gentrification on Urban Neighborhoods 3.4 Community Engagement and Participatory Research 3.5 Policy Analysis and Regulatory Frameworks 3.6 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Analysis of Gentrification's Impact on Urban Neighborhoods and Community Dynamics 4.2 Evaluation of Housing Affordability, Social Cohesion, and Cultural Identity 4.3 Comparative Analysis of Gentrifying Areas with Different Approaches 4.4 Resident Perspectives on the Benefits and Challenges of Gentrification 4.5 Opportunities and Risks Associated with Urban Neighborhood Transformation 4.6 Implications for Urban Planning and Gentrification Mitigation Strategies

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Addressing Gentrification's Impact 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion