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United States; Jersey City (N.J.); waterfront revitalization; gentrification; coastal zone management

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The Relationship Between Perceptions Of Gentrification And Waterfront Revitalization Policies, Noreen Merainer Jan 1988

The Relationship Between Perceptions Of Gentrification And Waterfront Revitalization Policies, Noreen Merainer

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This thesis examines the waterfront revitalization experience in Jersey City, N.J. In particular, the issue of gentrification, as perceived by the city administration, was examined to determine its impact on current city policies. A direct relationship between perceptions of gentrification and waterfront revitalization policies is suggested based on data obtained from detailed interviews and city documents.