Masters Candidate University of Vermont Burlington, Vermont
This session considers the sociodemographic side of Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) with an emphasis on equity—or lack thereof—of GSI distribution across cities, featuring Washington D.C. and Milwaukee, WI. GSI planning and barriers to adoption of GSI will also be discussed, highlighting studies ranging from rural Vermont to ultra-urban Boston, MA.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand that GSI investments affect people and that the nature of these investments typically is not equitable among demographic populations in U.S. cities.
Gain insight into the negative consequences of GSI investment by way of green gentrification within marginalized and underserved communities, and learn about tools/efforts that serve to ameliorate them.
Recognize potential barriers to implementation of GSI for residents and municipal managers, and identify strategies for overcoming these barriers.
Feel empowered to consider the broader sociodemographic context in designing and planning GSI for cities and towns on multiple scales.
