I get what you’re trying to say, but also don’t think it’s an appropriate metaphor.
You're also screamingly White; do you really think you have any latitude, any ground to opine on what is and isn't gentrification when the odds err closer to 1 that you've uncritically participated in this process before?
Y'know, if I had a watch on, I'd be looking at my wrist really condescendingly right about now.