How does gentrification affect the dynamic of diverse neighborhoods? How will we end up in the future?

Do you think that gentrification has a lot to do with elected officials and their gerrymandering?

I live in Washington Heights and I have seen the culture erase due to gentrification. Gentrification is often seen as a reason for the decrease of crime rates and is often seen as a positive. Many people view it as a negative because of the increase in real estate, and change in cultural appreciation. Some businesses have shut down while big companies like Starbucks and 711. I have attached a link about the signs we have seen in Washington Heights of gentrification and speaks about the “different faces of Washington Heights.”

https://cooperator.com/article/washington-heights-changing-faces/full