Environmental & Social Justice Challenges Near America's Most Popular Museums, Parks, Zoos & Other Heritage Attractions

This book examines environmental and social justice challenges near America's most popular heritage attractions, including national parks, zoos, urban parks, grand concourses, and museums. It includes measurements of demographics, air quality/distance from hazards, health outcomes, and urban assets in the areas surrounding these sites and compares them with adjacent areas and their host cities or states. It considers the history of justice-related issues near the sites and evaluates what owners, managers, and communities are doing to address gentrification, displacement, the legacy of redlining, and other challenges. The book also examines what some host cities are doing about affordable housing and what some heritage sites have done in establishing constructive relationships with surrounding communities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate interplay between environmental and social justice challenges in the vicinity of America's most iconic heritage attractions. Spanning over 100 locations, including national parks, zoos, urban parks, grand concourses, and numerous museums and galleries, this study offers a comprehensive examination of these sites. By conducting detailed measurements of demographics, air quality, health outcomes, and urban assets in the surrounding areas, the book provides a comparative analysis with adjacent areas and their host cities or states. It also explores the historical context of justice-related issues near these heritage sites, evaluating the actions taken by owners, managers, and communities to address gentrification, displacement, the legacy of redlining, and other pressing challenges such as the animal rights movement, climate change, and tight budgets.

The book serves two primary audiences. Firstly, it caters to the growing social and environmental justice community, which has been scrutizing parks and other cultural landmarks for evidence of injustice. While the findings may not always align with their perspectives, this book will nonetheless interest them as it sheds light on the complex dynamics surrounding these sites. Secondly, it is aimed at businesses, not-for-profits, and government agencies that manage parks, zoos, museums, and other attractions. These stakeholders need to gain insights into what is happening near their sites and what strategies they can employ to be better neighbors and contribute to the overall well-being of the communities they serve.

In conclusion, this book offers a valuable contribution to the understanding of environmental and social justice issues in the context of America's heritage attractions. By providing a comprehensive analysis of these sites and their surrounding communities, it seeks to foster dialogue, promote awareness, and inspire action toward a more equitable and sustainable future.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031081828
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022