Green Gentrification

Focusing on the social consequences of urban greening, this book examines five cases in Brooklyn, New York, revealing that while environmental initiatives may enhance local conditions, they often exacerbate inequality. The phenomenon of green gentrification displaces working-class residents and people of color, attracting wealthier newcomers instead. This transformation highlights the need for equity-oriented public policies, as current greening efforts tend to benefit affluent groups, undermining the social aspects of sustainable development.