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Study asks, Who benefits from where hospitals or landfills are located?
Cities are built around critical public facilities, some more desirable for neighbors than others. People want to live near hospitals and parks.
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A Washington State University study published in npj Urban Sustainability examines how the placement of public facilities affects socioeconomic fairness. The researchers analyzed Spokane County and the city of Spokane, focusing on hospitals, parks, wastewater plants, and landfills. Their new method evaluates whether these facilities are equitably located relative to residents’ socioeconomic status. The approach can be applied to other communities to inform future planning decisions.
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