How gentrification affects health and mobility in neighborhoods
Official title: Gentrification, Mobility, and Exposure to Contextual Determinants of Health
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-10758857 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how moving to different neighborhoods affects people's health, especially for racial and ethnic minorities, to better understand the impact of gentrification and changes in community wealth on overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | January 2, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $194,938 |
| NIH project number | 5R21HD108570-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10758857 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in neighborhoods experiencing gentrification, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority groups.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in stable neighborhoods that are not undergoing gentrification may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research explores the connections between gentrification, displacement, and health determinants by analyzing consumer trace data to track long-term mobility patterns of individuals. It aims to understand how changes in neighborhood socioeconomic status impact health outcomes, particularly for racial and ethnic minorities who may be disproportionately affected. By examining where residents move and the health implications of these moves, the study seeks to fill gaps in current knowledge about the public health effects of gentrification. The methodology involves leveraging extensive data to provide insights into the relationship between neighborhood environments and health disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of how neighborhood changes affect health, potentially informing policies to mitigate negative health impacts for vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have gone: While the relationship between neighborhood dynamics and health has been studied, this specific approach using consumer trace data is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Acolin, Arthur — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Acolin, Arthur
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.