DPA Research and Policy Virtual Seminar: Marisol Becerra
April 23, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
DPA Research and Policy Virtual Seminar: Marisol Becerra
Marisol Becerra is a Bridge to the Faculty Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Public Administration at the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA). She obtained her PhD in Environmental Social Sciences at The Ohio State University (Aug2020), MS in Environmental Policy & Planning from the University of Michigan, and BA in Public Policy Studies from DePaul University. Marisol’s research covers the underexplored intersection of poverty, race, and environment in brownfield policy from its inception into its implementation.
Title: Environmental Justice from Whom? Examining the Relationship Between Brownfield Redevelopment and Gentrification in the United States.
Abstract:
What happens after low-income neighborhoods achieve environmental victories? Historically, low-income people of color live near environmental hazards. Dominant narratives on brownfield redevelopment highlight increased property value and reduced urban blight as a positive economic development outcome. However, poor residents living close to redeveloped brownfield sites struggle to afford higher rents as their neighborhoods become more desirable. This study explores the relationship between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Brownfield Revitalization program and gentrification. Using American Community Survey and Environmental Protection Agency data, this national study examines gentrification indicators (i.e. race, ethnicity, and income) before and after brownfield redevelopment in U.S. census tracts from 2006 to 2018. Results suggest significant increases in White and Hispanic populations after brownfield redevelopment, but this is not the case for the Black population. In addition, results indicate an increase in median household income after brownfield redevelopment in affected census tracts. As scholars and activists aim to achieve environmental justice, it is important to address the social, economic, and health implications of brownfield redevelopment.
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Date posted
Feb 15, 2021
Date updated
Apr 14, 2021