What is the 'Rent Gap' theory in the context of gentrification?
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Correct answer: The difference between current ground rent and the potential value under a higher use
Developed by geographer Neil Smith, the theory suggests that gentrification occurs when the potential profit from redeveloping a property far exceeds the current income it generates. This 'gap' attracts developers and investors to undervalued neighborhoods.
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