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“What is theGENTRIFICATION business model of for innovation in your chosen Definition, Types Intervention, company? How can it be improved?” TESLA Inc. Definition, of intervention, ConcernsTypes of Gentrification By Michael LEPTOS Concerns Student at Westminster University of London MSc Real Estate Department

By Mr. George-Sp. C. ATHANASOPOULOS

Introduction Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, Student, By Mr. George-Sp. C. ATHANASSOPOULOS Architect We live in a world where technology has taken over our everyday lives, Student of the School of Architecture and most of the essential elements of our existence depend on it. The internet, Technical Universityhuman of Crete smartphones and electronic devices play a major role towards survival. Thus, theapproach: global market andthe theconcept industries surrounding it operate 1. Introductory Defining upon1.the creation of products that work towards that goal, and due to the fastIntroductory approach: the concept ANTISTHENIS, the ancientDefining Greek philosopher, (444 BC - 370 BC, Athens), paced movement of consumer’s needs, organizations must rapidly evolve and ANTISTHENIS, the ancient Greek philosopher, BC -“principle”: 370 BC, Athens), among other wise heritage he left us, he established(444 a great the move accordingly that competition be overpassed. With various among other wise so heritage leftthe us,definition hecan established a greatof“principle”: acquisition of knowledge startshe with of the content concepts. the strategies and techniques organizations are constantly looking for acquisition of knowledge starts with theindefinition the content of concepts. Based, therefore, on this “principle” aglobally first, if of not final, approach, the term ways to maintain their advantages and keep a healthy on-going momentum. 1 Based, therefore, on this “principle” is inindicated a first, if (in notthe final, approach, the term (and urban gentrification) area of Planning) (or gentrification Competition is1tight, and“refining” space forof success isindicated very gentrification (and urban gentrification) (in thefrom areathis, of Planning) (or Sociology as well), as the a cityisarea, thelimited. removal (in various Sociology as well), as the “refining” of a city area, the removal from this, (in various This paper will critically analyze successful business models of ways), of social groups, usually of low-income and the placement there of artists, ways), of social groups, usually low-income andwith thethis placement of artists, innovation and specifically the of one of Tesla Inc. the aim ofthere highlighting the operation of art galleries, restaurants, etc. However “change”, regardless of the operation of art galleries, restaurants, etc. However this “change”, regardless their strengths weaknesseshas, to make room forrising recommendations whatever otherand consequences results also of land pricesregarding (and theof whatever other consequences alsoinrising of land prices (and the theoretical implementations thathas, can results be applied the "real world". potential relative speculation). potential relative speculation). The term gentrification is found at first in the UK in early 1960s and it refers to The term gentrification found atpeople first in the UK in early 1960s and itareas refersofto the then observed trend ofiswealthy to buy property in poor Innovation the then observed trend wealthy sometimes people to there buy property in poor areas London, upgrade them, stay of themselves and thus old residents areof London, upgrade them, stay there themselves sometimes there andfor thusinnovation; old residents are Despite the fact that are over 40 definitions the being indirectly “squeezed”. being indirectly “squeezed”. most complete is the one by Crossan and Apaydin and is as follows: A description of this phenomenon is included in the work of Sociologist Ruth A"Innovation description of this phenomenon included assimilation, inwere the recorded work ofand Sociologist Ruth GLASS at the same while similar situations inexploitation other major isperiod, the production orisadoption, GLASS at the same period, while similar situations were recorded in other major cities Western countries, other Researchers. of a in value-added noveltyby in economic and social spheres; renewal and cities in Western countries, bypreoccupied otherand Researchers. Since then, issue has several scholars and for methods its more enlargement of the products, services, markets; development of new Since then, the issue has preoccupied several scholars and for its more comprehensive approach are being summarized below, from the of production; and the establishment of new management systems. It isvarious both a comprehensive approach are being summarized below, from the various interpretations the phenomenon of gentrification, the following: process and anof outcome" (Edison, H., Ali, N.B. & Torkar, R., 2013). interpretations the phenomenon thecategory following: In a sense, theof phenomenon is dueof togentrification, a trend of a new of social groups Innovation is an important factor for staying ahead of the competition to “return” to the city, leaving the purlieus for several reasons: high costs in money and being successful within an industry. According to Johnson, D and time to travel from the purlieus to downtown, where work place is, lack of the organizations that dofrom not Sociologist endorse aRuth pro-innovation philosophy will struggle to termat comes GLASS, 1912-1940. Ruth search GLASS for wasbetter born in sense1.ofThe safety the distributed residencies outside town centres, compete in an and she competitivean markets (Johnson, D., Berlin, where sheincreasingly made her firstaggressive studies. In 1932 entitled: services of health, education, entertainment “at published the heart ofimportant the city”,study (possibly) Youth Unemployment. The same year she left Germany and after continuous movements for 2001). lower living cost of, in “withdrawal” from private access markets, etc.where studies and research Geneva, Prague, London and car Neweasier York she came to back to London, Organizations such asregarding Tesla,the Amazon, andInApple are among the ones in According 1943 she published studies cityphenomenon planning. 1950 she teacher in the to another approach, is due tobecame a systematic and University College of London, where she continued socialthrough research.innovation Her public and that have managed to create a unique sellingher point within long-term informal effort by organized groups, manufacturers, brokers ofaction buying her work are characterized by a passion for justice. See also: COLLINS ENGLISH DICTIONARY. their industry having, as afor result, aLtd. continuous path toofsuccess. Brands like the and selling realCOLLINS estate, etc., theCodepreciation initially part of the urban web, in 10th edit. Wil. SONS AND London 2009. WIKIPEDIA: The Free Encyclopedia: above have innovation as their primary philosophy enabling themselves to G. ALEXANDRI: http://www.uncanny.net/ wetzel/gentry.htm a Gentrification: variety of ways, in order Abstract. to achieve the “assisted”, “voluntary”, (actually

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