Gentrification Disguised as Sustainability Displaces Vulnerable Communities
The article discusses how efforts to make cities more environmentally friendly can lead to higher property values and displacement of low-income residents. Researchers found that as neighborhoods become greener, wealthier people move in, causing rent and home prices to rise. This can push out long-time residents who can no longer afford to live there. The study highlights the need to balance environmental improvements with social justice to prevent the negative impacts of "green gentrification".