ABSTRACT

This study focuses on a community in south Atlanta, Georgia, comprising a case study in gentrification and community engagement that supports two related phenomena: (1) the process of community dialogue where individuals in a shared social world join together collaboratively to discuss social and economic problems; and (2) the building of social cohesion within a community that is based on common beliefs and values and is fostered through trust-building processes. By “opening communicative space” and fostering community engagement in socially relevant issues, community dialogue can build trust and social cohesion that benefit their community. The focus group and interview narratives in this study depict concerns about fairness, equity, and trust as key elements of community dialogue for addressing the challenges of gentrification. Implications for future research are included.

摘要

本研究重点关注佐治亚州亚特兰大南部的一个社区，包括一个支持两种相关现象的高档化和社区参与的案例研究：(1) 社区对话过程，在这个过程中，共享社会世界中的个人共同协作讨论社会和经济问题问题; (2) 在基于共同信仰和价值观的社区内建立社会凝聚力，并通过建立信任的过程加以促进。通过“开放交流空间”和促进社区参与社会相关问题，社区对话可以建立信任和社会凝聚力，从而有利于社区。本研究中的焦点小组和访谈叙述将对公平、公平和信任的关注描述为解决高档化挑战的社区对话的关键要素。