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Cover page of Karen Chapple's book: "Transit-Oriented Displacement or Community Dividends? Understanding the Effects of Smart Growth on Communities"

Transit-Oriented Displacement or Community Dividends? Understanding the Effects of Smarter Growth on Communities

By Karen Chapple and Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris
The MIT Press
April 2019

Professors Karen Chapple and Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris explore the complex dynamics accompanying the development of transit systems and the shift toward more compact cities, shedding light on who benefits and who suffers from these changes.

By examining the interplay of race, class, and inequality, the authors delve into the intricate relationship between transit development and neighbourhood transformation.

Grounded in extensive collaboration with community groups, the book provides valuable insights for both advocates and policymakers seeking effective strategies to address these critical issues on the ground.