Jayson Velazquez

Waves of displacement: Sea level rise triggers gentrification of inland communities

A new study projects disparate risks of climate gentrification through secondary displacement in Florida. As coastal communities become displaced by rising sea levels, inland communities with lower socioeconomic status, lower education attainment, and higher rates of non-white renters are among those predisposed to secondary displacement risk.

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Jayson Velazquez

Achieving progress on environmental justice policy implementation: Community organizer and policymaker perceptions on equitable solutions

A new study uncovers community organizers’ and policymakers’ perceptions of the historical causes and proposed solutions to urban environmental injustices in the United States. Equitable implementation strategies shared by interviewees for program and policy design include meaningful engagement processes, building trust, avoiding unintended consequences, and incorporating procedural and distributional equity.

Saturday, October 7, 2023
Jayson Velazquez
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