Lorien Nesbitt

The inequality of America’s parks and green space

The Atlantic’s CityLab highlighted UBC research on unequal access to green spaces in the U.S. and how it reflects “broader class and racial divides.” Lorien Nesbitt, a postdoctoral researcher and […]

Mar 19, 2019

In Vancouver, the closer to green space you are, the wealthier you are

Vancouver is Awesome reported on research from UBC which found that wealthier city-dwellers are more likely to live near trees, shrubs, parks and other green spaces. Lorien Nesbitt, a forestry […]

Feb 11, 2019

‘Green inequity’ plagues U.S. cities, study finds

Mother Nature Network reported on a new study from UBC which looked at the inequality of access to green space in cities. “Vegetation keeps our cities cool, improves air quality, […]

Feb 5, 2019

Low-income city residents tend to have less access to greenery

Psych Central reported on research from UBC which found that city residents with higher incomes and better education are more likely to have access to greenery in urban environments. “Vegetation […]

Jan 21, 2019

Study: Access to urban green spaces favour the rich, educated

A UPI article cited a UBC study which looked at the advantages of green spaces in cities but found those with higher incomes and better education benefit more. “For most cities, […]

Jan 18, 2019

Knitted trees along a sidewalk in Phoenix

Study highlights lack of fair access to urban green spaces

People with higher incomes and more education tend to have greater access to urban green spaces than their less privileged neighbours, a new University of British Columbia study of parks and greenery in 10 major North American cities has found.

Jan 17, 2019