Kan omgekeerde gentrificatie voor meer sociale gelijkheid zorgen? / Can Reverse Gentrification Promote Greater Social Equality?

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In this interview with Gerda Blees, Jeroen Moes, coordinator of the research program "Buurten in beweging," discusses the social implications of gentrification and explores the concept of "reverse gentrification" — introducing affordable housing into wealthier neighborhoods. Moes highlights both the potential benefits and practical challenges of such an approach, including the impact on social networks and the economic pushback from established residents. While he acknowledges that children from lower-income families may benefit from exposure to "social capital" in affluent areas, Moes remains cautious about the broader scalability of reverse gentrification as a tool for achieving social equality.