Episode 131 - The Gentrification of Chinatown
From Talk Description to Me by Christine Malec and JJ Hunt
February 19, 2026 · 57 min · Season 4 · Episode 131
About this episode
The episode explores the visuals and impact of gentrification in Toronto's Chinatown.
Anyone who lives in a city or town has heard of gentrification, but what exactly does it look like? In this episode, Christine and JJ head to Toronto's Chinatown to describe the visuals of gentrification in their hometown. Special thanks to Yang Wang, Jun Yan, and Liu Hong for supporting this episode through dedicated work and generous donations. Your contributions to the community are very much appreciated! Send us a quick note! Support the show
People in this episode
Hosts: Christine Malec, JJ Hunt
Topics covered
- gentrification
- Chinatown
- Toronto
- urban development
- community impact
Keywords
- gentrification
- Chinatown
- Toronto
- urban change
- community
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Toronto, Chinatown
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