Consumption, inequity, and environmental justice: The making of new metropolitan landscapes in developing countries

Suburban-style housing is becoming increasingly common in cities throughout the developing world. In this article, we describe processes that influence the formation of new suburban landscapes in these cities, and we consider the implications of these developments for questions of social and environ...

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Published in:Society & natural resources 2008-07, Vol.21 (7), p.611-624
Main Authors: Leichenko, Robin M, Solecki, William D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
case studies
cities
consumption (economics)
Developing countries
Environmental degradation
environmental equity
environmental quality
housing
Landscape
landscapes
Metropolitan areas
pollution
private lands
Social inequality
Social justice
socioeconomic inequities
socioeconomic status
Sustainability
Urban development
urban sustainability
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Summary:Suburban-style housing is becoming increasingly common in cities throughout the developing world. In this article, we describe processes that influence the formation of new suburban landscapes in these cities, and we consider the implications of these developments for questions of social and environmental equity. We show how suburban landscape construction may foster inequities in both exposure to environmental hazards and in access to environmental amenities.
ISSN:0894-1920
1521-0723
DOI:10.1080/08941920701744223