Can Cities Go Green Without Driving Gentrification?
Cities across the country are using green space to combat the effects of climate change. Many are going beyond tree planting by rezoning abandoned infrastructure \u2014 like railroads and suspended highways \u2014 to create expansive, vibrant urban parks.
But new data shows that this environmental revitalization is driving gentrification and displacing people in low-income communities.
How can cities balance the impact of green gentrification with the need to adopt more climate-resilient developments?
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