The concept of 'environmental gentrification' has emerged as a critical lens through which to examine the unintended consequences of urban sustainability initiatives. While green infrastructure projects, such as parks and clean-energy retrofits, aim to improve urban living conditions, they often lead to increased property values and subsequent displacement of long-term, lower-income residents. This phenomenon challenges the assumption that environmental improvements are universally beneficial. Researchers argue that without inclusive planning and affordable housing policies, these projects can exacerbate socio-economic segregation, undermining the very social fabric they purport to strengthen. Thus, sustainable urban development must be critically assessed not only for its ecological impact but also for its equity outcomes.
❓ Según el pasaje, ¿cuál es una consecuencia no intencionada importante de las iniciativas de sostenibilidad urbana?
A. A) Típicamente no logran mejorar las condiciones ambientales en las ciudades.
B. B) Pueden causar el desplazamiento de residentes desfavorecidos debido al aumento de los costos.
C. C) Siempre conducen a vínculos comunitarios más fuertes entre los residentes.
D. D) Están diseñados principalmente para aumentar el valor de las propiedades para los desarrolladores.
✅ 正确答案
B) They can cause the displacement of disadvantaged residents due to rising costs.
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