U.S. Neighborhoods of Color Have Access to 44% Less Park Space: TPL

U.S. Neighborhoods of Color Have Access to 44% Less Park Space: TPL

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The video discusses the outdoor space equity divide, highlighting disparities in park access across racial and economic lines. It examines historical policies like redlining that contributed to these inequities and emphasizes the role of parks in cooling urban areas. The economic challenges faced by public parks, exacerbated by the 2008 recession, are also explored. Solutions proposed include government and private sector investments to close the park equity gap.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage less park space do neighborhoods of color have access to compared to predominantly white neighborhoods?

88%

66%

44%

22%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical policy is mentioned as a cause for current park access inequities?

Urban renewal

Redlining

Gentrification

Zoning laws

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much cooler can areas within a 10-minute walk of a park be?

8 degrees

4 degrees

2 degrees

6 degrees

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the average budget cut for city park agencies following the 2008 financial crisis?

10%

20%

5%

15%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated backlog of deferred maintenance for city parks?

$15 billion

$8 billion

$12 billion

$5 billion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the act calling for a $500 million investment to address park equity?

Urban Parks Renewal Act

Community Parks Fund

Parks, Jobs, and Equity Act

Green Spaces Initiative

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much is the Equitable Communities Fund aiming to raise?

$75 million

$50 million

$25 million

$10 million