 “The right to stay put” or “the right to decide”? The question of displacement in the revitalization of Łódź (Poland)Barbara Audycka Housing Studies, 2023, vol. 38, issue 10, 1845-1859 Abstract: The aim of this policy review is to present the revitalization policy of the city of Łódź in the context of displacement research. Although historical specificity discouraged aggressive gentrification, and legal regulations provided local governments with tools that helped ensure continuity of tenancy, revitalization results reveal a surprisingly high level of actual and planned displacement, as tenants decide to permanently leave their neighbourhoods. The study examines the issue of displacement in the context of housing conditions, characterized by a large share but low quality of public housing, and progressive regulatory environment. It describes the practical organization of resettlements in Łódź, their strengths and shortcomings, as well as tenants’ responses. It contributes to research on displacement by showing that revitalization-induced resettlement is positively valued in certain circumstances. It also suggests that the "right to stay put" should be redefined as "the right to decide", but inextricably linked to the task of maintaining a diverse social structure in revitalization areas. Date: 2023 Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:taf:chosxx:v:38:y:2023:i:10:p:1845-1859 Ordering information: This journal article can be ordered from DOI: 10.1080/02673037.2021.1992358 Access Statistics for this article Housing Studies is currently edited by Chris Leishman, Moira Munro, Ray Forrest, Alex Schwartz, Hal Pawson and John Flint More articles in Housing Studies from Taylor & Francis Journals |
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