Gentrification and affordable housing in Johannesburg, South Africa: Examining displacement, accessibility and policy responses

Mzuchumile Makalima
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Mzuchumile Makalima: Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Hungary

Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal, 2025, vol. 18, issue 3, 280-287

Abstract: This study explores the impacts of gentrification on affordable housing in Johannesburg, South Africa through a review of the relevant literature. As the city undergoes rapid urbanisation and economic growth, certain effects of gentrification have become a prominent concern. The findings shed light on the processes of displacement experienced by low-income residents in gentrifying neighbourhoods, as well as the changing socio-economic landscape and altered access to essential services. The study also examines the role of policy responses in addressing the challenges posed by gentrification and promoting the preservation and creation of affordable housing options. By conducting this analysis, this research contributes to a broader understanding of the relationship between gentrification and affordable housing in Johannesburg. The findings have implications for urban planning and policy making, informing the development of strategies that prioritise inclusive and equitable urban development, ensuring that the benefits of economic growth are shared by all residents, while safeguarding the availability and affordability of housing for vulnerable populations.

Keywords: gentrification; affordable housing; Johannesburg; displacement; inclusive urban development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: R00 Z33 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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