Event type: Peer Conversation
When the addition of a park or green space in a low-income community is perceived as causing unaffordability and displacement for long-time residents, the phenomenon is called green gentrification. But how much of this displacement can be attributed to park projects, when other drivers such as historic disinvestment or market conditions are at play? Are these dynamics the same for large park projects and neighborhood-scale projects?
Our April webinar presented strategies for supporting communities and preventing displacement from new park projects. This conversation, hosted in partnership with Prevention Institute, will take a step back to explore how we frame discussions about displacement and “green gentrification.”
We’ll start the conversation by hearing from the former Commissioner of New York City Parks and an organizer at Central Texas Interfaith, a community organization. These leaders have extensive experience with neighborhood park projects and will share their perspectives on these issues. The rest of the time will be spent in conversation, so bring your perspectives, questions, concerns, and lived experiences!
This event is hosted in partnership with Prevention Institute.
Support provided by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.