Can Cities Go Green Without Driving Gentrification?
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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 — like railroads and suspended highways — 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?Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.