Fighting Climate Gentrification in the Courts

Authors

Samantha BlendFollow

Abstract

Climate gentrification, a specific type of gentrification that occurs when the impacts of climate change displace lower-income communities, will likely increase in severity as climate change worsens. While policies such as inclusionary zoning may be the most efficient way to combat climate gentrification, litigation can fill gaps that may arise in such policies. This Note examines potential causes of action for climate gentrification litigation and their likelihood of success. Based on an examination of the different causes of action and their likelihood of success, this Note concludes that climate gentrification litigation can help legitimize the issue of climate gentrification and strengthen the push for courts to engage in climate litigation.

Recommended Citation

Samantha Blend, Fighting Climate Gentrification in the Courts, 41 Pace Envtl. L. Rev. 352 (2024)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.pace.edu/pelr/vol41/iss3/1