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 and its Social and Environmental Impacts in Urban Neighborhoods 2.2 Key Components and Features of Gentrification Processes 2.3 Effects on Social Equity, Cultural Identity, and Environmental Sustainability 2.4 Previous Studies on the Social and Environmental Impacts of Gentrification 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 Undergoing Gentrification 3.1.2 Comparative Analysis Framework 3.2 Data Collection 3.2.1 Social Surveys, Interviews with Residents, and Community Mapping 3.2.2 Environmental Assessments and Analysis of Neighborhood Changes 3.3 Examining the Social and Environmental Impacts of Gentrification 3.4 Modeling Techniques for Predicting Social and Environmental Outcomes 3.5 Community Engagement and Stakeholder Perspectives 3.6 Policy Analysis and Regulatory Frameworks 3.7 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Analysis of Gentrification's Social and Environmental Impacts in Urban Neighborhoods 4.2 Evaluation of Social Equity, Cultural Changes, and Environmental Quality 4.3 Comparative Analysis of Neighborhoods at Different Stages of Gentrification 4.4 Resident Perspectives on the Benefits and Challenges of Gentrification 4.5 Opportunities and Risks Associated with Balancing Social and Environmental Concerns in Urban Transformation 4.6 Implications for Urban Planning and Community Development Policies

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Mitigating Negative Impacts of Gentrification 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion