1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Significance 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Methodology Overview 1.6 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

2.1 Evolution of Gentrification in Urban Areas 2.2 Indicators and Drivers of Gentrification 2.3 Socioeconomic Impacts on Urban Neighborhoods 2.4 Previous Studies on the Impact of Gentrification on Social Equity 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 3

3.1 Case Selection and Study Design 3.1.1 Criteria for Selecting Urban Neighborhoods with Varied Gentrification Patterns 3.1.2 Comparative Analysis Framework 3.2 Data Collection 3.2.1 Socioeconomic Surveys and Interviews with Residents 3.2.2 Analysis of Housing Affordability and Displacement Patterns 3.3 Assessing the Impact of Gentrification on Social Equity 3.4 Community Engagement and Participatory Research 3.5 Policy Analysis and Regulatory Frameworks 3.6 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Analysis of Gentrification's Impact on Social Equity 4.2 Evaluation of Housing Affordability and Socioeconomic Changes 4.3 Comparative Analysis of Urban Neighborhoods with Varied Gentrification Intensity 4.4 Stakeholder Perspectives on the Impact of Gentrification on Social Dynamics 4.5 Challenges and Opportunities in Fostering Social Equity Amidst Gentrification 4.6 Implications for Urban Planning and Policy

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Mitigating Gentrification-Induced Social Inequities 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion