Hosted by the US Environmental Protection Agency
This webinar summarizes the findings from a three-year research project in collaboration with EPA Region 3 and Region 5. The project used case studies to investigate the types of social outcomes brownfield redevelopment has on communities, specifically measuring indicators of gentrification. The project also incorporated community engagement activities, which catalyzed further collaborations between community members and EPA. Brittany will discuss these results and the exciting next steps, offering ideas for future research.
Brittany Kiessling, Ph.D.
Brittany is a social scientist in the Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response in the U.S. EPA’s Office of Research and Development. She specializes in applied research focused on community resilience and environmental cleanups. Brittany was the lead researcher for the collaborative project with EPA Region 3 and Region 5, that investigated the intersections of brownfield redevelopment and gentrification.