Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Deivanayagam, Sindu; M, Maya; Varma, Sankar Title A name given to the resource Assessing the socio-ecological effects of lakeside gentrificationA case study of two lakes in South India Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Urban Governance;Volume;5;Issue;4;pp.542-558 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ugj.2025.08.006" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ugj.2025.08.006</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105014967964?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105014967964?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Deivanayagam S., Department of Sociology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; M M., Department of Sociology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Varma S., Department of Economics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource The global push for sustainability and the urgency of addressing climate change have compelled city governments worldwide to prioritize the upkeep and restoration of urban commons. However, this state-led or private-driven greening often becomes a marker of gentrification. This study examines the ecological conservation policies applied to Periyakulam Lake in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, and Hebbal Lake in Bengaluru, Karnataka, aiming to elucidate how these policies exhibit flaws and lack inclusivity. Through the lens of urban political ecology, the research scrutinizes the state-led and state-supported strategies, emphasizing their tendency to favour a minuscule population while perpetuating aspects of gentrification. It critically examines the dual phases of lakeside gentrification, wherein the first phase involves the modification of the lake under the label of rejuvenation. The subsequent phase witnessed a transformation in the surrounding region's social, spatial, and economic characteristics as it became increasingly attractive and subject to investment. Such processes displace and dispossess livelihoods and instil a new urban imaginary where only urban elites become the standpoint for such beautification consumption. This study contributes to the literature on lakeside gentrification and argues how state-led and state-supported extractive policies remove the safety valves for a stable future by negating the linkages between society and nature. 2025 The Author(s) Subject The topic of the resource Dispossession; Lakeside gentrification; Political ecology; Restoration projects; Urban commons Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Elsevier B.V. Relation A related resource ISSN: 26643286; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Open Access; Gold Open Access Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online