Passage A: Environmental gentrification occurs when the improvement of urban green spaces leads to an increase in property values that displaces the very low-income residents the projects were intended to serve. While parks and trails provide health and environmental benefits, they can also act as catalysts for the influx of wealthier residents and luxury development. To prevent displacement, cities must pair greening projects with robust affordable housing policies and community land trusts. Environmental progress should not come at the expense of the residents who have long endured neglected urban landscapes. Passage B: The concern over 'green gentrification' is often overstated and can discourage necessary investments in blighted urban areas. Improving the environment—by planting trees, cleaning up brownfields, or building parks—benefits all residents by improving air quality and providing recreational opportunities. While property values may rise, this is a sign of a healthy, growing city that attracts new investment and increases the tax base. Instead of limiting greening projects, we should focus on the overall economic benefits of urban revitalization, which ultimately provides more resources for the entire community.