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.