This was one of GGWash’s most popular articles in 2020. We’re sharing some of our hits again over the holiday season. Data in this piece reflects information at the time of the article’s original publication.
Langley Park in Prince George’s County has weathered disinvestment for decades, but there are now signs that developers are interested in the area. As a so-called ‘first suburb,’ Langley Park’s proximity to DC makes it a probable site for gentrification.
Gentrification a process where state and/or private investment transforms a low-income neighborhood into middle or even upper-income one is often accompanied by the displacement of longtime residents.