Climate Equity on the Eastern Shore of Virginia

Research Paper
Authors:Sims, Holly, BA-Dean AdministrationUniversity of Virginia ORCID icon orcid.org/0009-0007-1291-9718Rothfleisch, JessicaUniversity of Virginia Kinzer, RachelUniversity of Virginia Zeballos, MarcelaUniversity of Virginia Hoke, EmilieUniversity of Virginia Claggett, Maya, Architecture GraduateUniversity of Virginia
Abstract:

This research paper examines local governments' approaches and attitudes about climate equity in the Eastern Shore of Virginia. This is done through a content analysis of planning documents, a transportation analysis, and a financial analysis of local government spending. This project was prepared for partners at the Equity Center, and it was completed to fulfill the requirements for PLAN 6020: Methods of Community Research and Engagement and PLAN 6040: Quantitative Methods of Planning Analysis. This work was produced with guidance from Professor Barbara Brown Wilson and Professor Andres Mondschein.

Keywords:
Eastern Shore of Virginia, climate equity, content analysis, transportation analysis, financial analysis, PLAN 6020, PLAN 6040
Language:
English
Publisher:
University of Virginia
Published Date:
May 6, 2024