Exploring green gentrification in 28 global North cities: the role of urban parks and other types of greenspaces

Abstract Although cities globally are increasingly mobilizing re-naturing projects to address diverse urban socio-environmental and health challenges, there is mounting evidence that these interventions may also be linked the phenomenon known as green gentrification. However, date empirical on relationship between greenspaces gentrification regarding associations with different greenspace types remains scarce. This study focused 28 mid-sized in North America Western Europe. We assessed improved access of (i.e. total area parks, gardens, nature preserves, recreational areas or greenways [i] added before 2000s [ii] 2010s) processes (including for 2000s; 2010s; [iii] throughout decades each small geographical unit city. To estimate associations, we developed a Bayesian hierarchical spatial model city time period maximum three models per city). More than half our showed parks—together other factors such proximity center—are positively associated processes, particularly US context, except historically Black disinvested postindustrial lots vacant land. find newly designated preserves negatively when considering 2010s US. Meanwhile, new spaces greenways, research shows mixed results (some positive, some negative no effect associations). Considering environmental benefits projects, should keep investing improving park while simultaneously implementing anti-displacement inclusive policies.