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Green gentrification cycle: Double-edged sword of environmental justice

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Tim Collins' research on green spaces and gentrification featured in @theU. Living near green spaces improves mental health, reduces mortality, and boosts lifetime earnings. Cities have built green spaces in low-income areas to reduce health and economic disparities, but this often leads to "green gentrification," displacing original residents.

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Last Updated: 5/31/24