| | | NPSG12-223 | | Revitalization, Gentrification, and Equitable Development: Evaluating a Decade of EPA's Programs Speakers: Mary Nelson, Founding President, Bethel New Life; Deeohn Ferris, JD, President, Sustainable Community Development Group; Ted Howard, Evergreen Coalition; Charlie Bartsch, Senior Advisor to the Assistant Administrator for Economic Development, Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization, U.S. EPA; Vernice Miller-Travis, Senior Associate, Skeo Solutions Gentrification is often defined as the transformation of neighborhoods from low value to high value. This change has the potential to cause displacement of long-time residents and businesses because of higher rents, mortgages, and property taxes. This interactive session provides an overview of EPA's efforts to promote equitable development, engages the audience, and facilitates a candid discussion about the challenges and proposed solutions at the local level for advancing truly equitable development. Audio CDs: 1 | | Audio CD | | $15.00 | | $15.00 | |
