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The everyday lived experiences of Airbnbification in London.
- Source :
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Social & Cultural Geography . Feb2023, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p253-273. 21p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This paper examines the impact of Airbnb on the everyday lived experiences of residents in London. We focus on three spatial scales – the city, neighbourhood, and an individual building. Short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb have transformed socio-cultural urban landscapes by turning homes into informal hotels. We argue that many of the consequences of Airbnb echo and support those of gentrification; this includes indirect displacement, buy-to-let investment, and transient communities. Using mixed-methods, including geodata, online surveys, focus groups, resident diaries, and auto/ethnography, we explore the impact of Airbnb across London, in Kensington, and inside a specific building on Kensington High Street. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14649365
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Social & Cultural Geography
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 161687951
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14649365.2021.1939124