WHY THIS IS HAPPENING
The Root Causes of Displacement
THE GENTRIFICATION TRIGGER
Population Boom Sparked Crisis
Atlanta lost 100,000 residents between 1970 and 1990. The 2000s population boom brought new residents with higher incomes, sparking property appreciation and displacement that accelerated through the 2010s and 2020s.
The Perfect Storm
The explosive growth of the 2010s created the perfect storm for gentrification: increased demand, rising property values, and economic pressure that pushed out long-time Black residents.
💡 See the impact
Explore Displacement Data to see how these forces translated into population loss