neighborhood change
nounWhen the people or buildings in an area around your home are different than before.
The new park and apartments brought a lot of neighborhood change to our street.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of new people moving in and old residents moving out of a community.
Neighborhood change can make longtime residents feel like strangers in their own town.
3. Changes to the buildings, shops, and services in a local area.
The neighborhood change included a new grocery store and a renovated library.
4. A shift in how a community looks, feels, or is described over time.
Artists often document neighborhood change through photos and stories.
5. The social and economic transformation of a residential area.
Researchers studied neighborhood change to understand rising housing costs.