Brownfield Revitalization, Gentrification, and Equitable Development: Evaluating a Decade of EPA Brownfields Program

The issue of gentrification and displacement as a result of brownfield revitalization activities has been raised at Brownfields Conferences through the years.  However, many still feel that gentrification is a real unintentional effect of the EPA’s Brownfields Program.  This session provides an overview of where this discussion began, describes EPA efforts to promote equitable development, and facilitates a candid discussion about proposed solutions for advancing truly equitable development.