Sociology
Environmental Gentrification and the Displacement of Environmental Justice Communities
Quick fact
Studies show that the addition of a green space, like a park or community garden, can lead to rent increases of up to 30% within a few years, often pricing out the original low-income residents who were promised the improvement.
Why this is interesting
You'd think a new park would be a win for the neighborhood, right? But for some communities, it's the first step toward losing their homes.