Planning for Parks, Green Space, and Trails in Greenville’s West Side
The HIA recommended that the city take steps to mitigate the potential effects of gentrification and displacement, such as making adequate affordable housing stock available and minimizing displacement, evictions, and foreclosures that may occur as a result of the potential park and additional redevelopment. The assessment also recommended that the park include a means to access fresh produce—such as a community garden, mobile food truck, or farmers market—and incorporate pedestrian or bicycle trails between the west side and the potential park space.
During the HIA process, Greenville was made aware of residents' concerns about rising property values and the risk of displacement. The HIA influenced the development of a subsequent affordable housing plan for the city. It emphasized the need for community input and influenced the city to hold a meeting so that residents could voice their opinions. HIA recommendations about green space and recreational space also influenced final planning decisions. For example, resident input resulted in changing soccer fields to basketball fields in the final plan.
More Information
HIA Report:
https://imph.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/HIA-FullVersion-2013-WEB.pdf
HIA Website:
http://imph.org/parksgreen-spacestrails-hia-in-greenvilles-west-side/
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Status:Completed
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Publication date:2013, March
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Decision-making levels:Local
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Sectors:Planning and zoning
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Additional topic areas:Active transportation, Food and nutrition, Land-use planning, Long-range planning, Parks and green spaces, Siting
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Drivers of health:Access to healthy food, Diet and physical activity, Safe, affordable, and healthy housing, Safe and accessible active transportation routes, Safe and affordable parks and recreational facilities
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Affected populations:Children, Economically disadvantaged, Older adults, Individuals with disabilities, Racial and ethnic minorities
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Community types:Urban
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Research methods:Literature review, Qualitative research
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Funding source:Health Impact Project grantee