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.
❓ 지문에 따르면, 도시 지속가능성 이니셔티브의 주요 의도하지 않은 결과는 무엇인가?
A. A) 그들은 일반적으로 도시의 환경 조건을 개선하는 데 실패한다.
B. B) 그들은 비용 상승으로 인해 불리한 처지에 있는 주민들의 이주를 초래할 수 있다.
C. C) 그들은 항상 주민들 사이의 더 강한 공동체 유대감을 이끌어낸다.
D. D) 그들은 주로 개발자들을 위한 부동산 가치를 높이기 위해 설계되었습니다.
✅ 正确答案
B) They can cause the displacement of disadvantaged residents due to rising costs.
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