A journey to the front lines of the battle for the future of American cities uncovering the massive systemic forces behind gentrificationand the lives that are altered in the process. The term gentrification has become a buzzword to describe the changes in urban neighborhoods across the country but we dont realize just how threatening it is. It means more than the arrival of trendy shops muchmaligned hipsters and expensive lattes. The very future of American cities as vibrant equitable spaces