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Database research record2023·Canada

How common is greening in gentrifying areas?

Jessica Quinton, Lorien Nesbitt, James J. Connolly, Elvin Wyly

Urban Geography

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This descriptive analysis identified gentrifying areas in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, Canada, from 1996–2006 and 2006–2016, to determine the prevalence of greening interventions. The study found that greening, including parks, cycle lanes, and community gardens, frequently occurred before, during, and after gentrification. These results indicate that greening is common in gentrifying areas throughout the gentrification process, suggesting a need for a broader understanding of the relationship between urban greening and gentrification.