Green Space, Income, and Race/Ethnicity in Connecticut
Blog post by Celio Cortes
August 3, 2023
CTData Collaborative (Hartford - Connecticut)
In this post, Cecila Cortes details the connections between zoning policy, racial segregation, and environmental justice. In Connecticut, people of color have less access to green space and accessible outdoor recreation spaces. This lack of access reflects income and wealth disparities in the state, and impacts outcomes like health and well-being.