35 Questions
What is the primary focus of the park and green space equity movement?
Reversing policies, systems, and norms that have led to inequities
What is the key approach prioritized by the park equity movement?
Investing in the capacity of people closest to the problem
What does the park and green space equity movement aim to achieve at a population level?
Address systemic inequities in African American, Latino, and low-income communities
What is the proposed framework and direction for the park and green space equity movement?
Guiding policy and systems change to achieve population-level impacts
What is the primary goal of the proposed national initiative, People, Parks, and Power?
Advancing green space, health equity, and racial justice through policy change
What are the three equity objectives introduced in the text?
Procedural, distributional, and structural
Which equity objective focuses on the distribution and accessibility of green spaces in communities?
Distributional equity
What is emphasized by structural equity?
Underlying policies and past harms
What is indicated as crucial for achieving green space equity at scale?
Policy change
Where are ongoing efforts towards equity-focused green space policies indicated?
All of the above
What is the primary focus of traditional park agencies and conservation nonprofits in addressing green space inequities?
Project-oriented work
Which approach is emphasized by subject-matter experts for achieving equity at scale in green space inequities?
Policy advocacy and systems change
What do effective policy and systems change work aim to incentivize in communities hit hardest by green space inequities?
Individual park projects or a group of interconnected projects
What lessons can the park and green space equity movement learn from public health campaigns?
Shifting focus to policies, systems, and environments
What are the skills and knowledge required for green space project development different from?
Policy and systems change advocacy
What is the focus of the green space equity initiative developed by Prevention Institute and University of Utah?
Developing strategies to eliminate root causes of green space inequities
Which communities are mentioned as facing significant disparities in access to green spaces?
African Americans, Latinos, and low-income urban communities
What historical roots are cited as contributing to green space inequities?
Systemic racism and imbalances in political and economic power
What does the Prevention Institute's green space equity framework include?
Procedural, distributional, and structural equity objectives
What is the central role of Los Angeles in producing green space inequities?
Los Angeles has unique characteristics that contribute to producing green space inequities
What is the primary focus of the park and green space equity movement?
Focusing on racial justice and health equity in all aspects
What does the park and green space equity movement aim to achieve at a population level?
Equitable outcomes for African American, Latino, and low-income urban communities
What approach is emphasized by subject-matter experts for achieving equity at scale in green space inequities?
Building community capacity for policy and systems change
What is indicated as crucial for achieving green space equity at scale?
Regularly updating park needs assessments
What is the focus of the green space equity initiative developed by Prevention Institute and University of Utah?
Prioritizing health equity and racial justice in all aspects
What is the main emphasis of the park and green space equity movement?
Stressing the importance of local policy action
What is the significance of local smoke-free policies in relation to the green space equity movement?
They demonstrate political opportunities associated with local policy action
What is the focus of the emerging body of systems change work to advance green space equity?
Advancing green space equity at scale
What does the Prevention Institute's green space equity framework include?
Historical roots contributing to green space inequities
What lesson can the park and green space equity movement learn from public health campaigns?
The significance of emphasizing upstream approaches
What is the primary focus of most policies mentioned in the text?
Developing green space in high-need areas
What is the key feature of Proposition 84 in California, as mentioned in the text?
It prioritized funding for low-income, park-poor communities
What type of policies contribute to implementing additional equitable policies, according to the text?
Organizational change policies, like representational hiring practices and racial equity trainings
What is indicated as crucial for achieving green space equity at scale, according to the text?
Ongoing research on green space inequities
Where have analyses of park needs and inequities led to equitable funding policies, as mentioned in the text?
Los Angeles County and Milwaukee
Study Notes
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Prevention Institute and University of Utah, with support from RWJF, are developing a green space equity initiative.
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The paper proposes upstream policy and system change strategies to eliminate root causes of green space inequities.
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These strategies center on proven power-building strategies honed by racial, social, and environmental justice advocates.
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The paper offers a range of policy options to address green space equity, with examples of successful implementation.
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Green spaces are essential community infrastructure that protect public health and provide various social and environmental benefits.
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However, not all communities have equal access to green spaces, with African Americans, Latinos, and low-income urban communities facing significant disparities.
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Green space inequities have historical roots in systemic racism and imbalances in political and economic power.
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These inequities are produced by policies and practices that interact and exacerbate each other over time, reinforcing the status quo.
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Factors that contribute to green space inequities include historical segregation and discriminatory practices, tax and fiscal restructuring, and shifting responsibilities for public services.
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Cities and regions with unique characteristics, such as Los Angeles, also play a role in producing green space inequities.
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Prevention Institute's green space equity framework includes procedural, distributional, and structural equity objectives.
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Authors searched databases like City Park Alliance's Equitable Funding Hub, Trust for Public Land's LandVote Database, Urban Institute's report, and supplemented with policies from Prevention Institute and University of Utah.
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List of policies includes those advancing procedural, distributional, or structural equity.
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Most policies address distributional equity by developing green space in high-need areas.
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Many are public finance measures for park construction, improvements, and maintenance in disadvantaged communities.
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Effectiveness of policies is limitedly studied, with few comprehensive evaluations.
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Proposition 84 in California, a $5.4 billion bond measure, prioritized funding for low-income, park-poor communities and successfully reached targeted areas.
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Organizational change policies, like representational hiring practices and racial equity trainings, contribute to implementing additional equitable policies.
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Analyses of park needs and inequities have led to equitable funding policies in places like Los Angeles County and Milwaukee.
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Ongoing research is needed to understand the effectiveness of local green space equity policies and capture their collective impact.
This quiz explores the strategies and principles for promoting equity in access to parks and green spaces. It delves into the systemic barriers rooted in government policies and practices that perpetuate inequitable access, and the methods for holding decision-makers accountable.
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