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 Social and Economic Impacts 2.2 Key Components and Drivers of Gentrification in Urban Neighborhoods 2.3 Effects on Community Dynamics, Housing Affordability, and Socioeconomic Structure 2.4 Previous Studies on the Social and Economic Impacts of Gentrification 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 Urban Neighborhoods Undergoing Gentrification 3.1.2 Comparative Analysis Framework 3.2 Data Collection 3.2.1 Surveys and Interviews with Residents, Business Owners, and Local Stakeholders 3.2.2 Socioeconomic Assessments of Gentrifying Neighborhoods 3.3 Investigating the Social and Economic Impacts of Gentrification on Urban Neighborhoods 3.4 Modeling Techniques for Predicting Socioeconomic Changes and Community Well-being 3.5 Community Engagement and Stakeholder Perspectives 3.6 Policy Analysis and Regulatory Frameworks 3.7 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Analysis of Gentrification's Social and Economic Impacts on Urban Neighborhoods 4.2 Evaluation of Community Dynamics, Housing Affordability, and Socioeconomic Changes 4.3 Comparative Analysis of Gentrifying Neighborhoods and Those Maintaining Stability 4.4 Resident Perspectives on the Benefits and Challenges of Gentrification 4.5 Opportunities and Risks Associated with Urban Development and Gentrification 4.6 Implications for Urban Planning and Community Development Strategies

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Balancing Gentrification and Community Well-being 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion