{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Exploring ownership of change and health equity implications in neighborhood change processes: A community-led approach to enhancing just climate resilience in Everett, MA.
{Author}: Breton-Carbonneau AC;Anguelovski I;O'Brien K;Echevarría-Ramos M;Fina N;Genty J;Seeder A;Binet A;Williams PC;Cole HV;Triguero-Mas M;
{Journal}: Health Place
{Volume}: 89
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Jun 27
{Factor}: 4.931
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2024.103294
{Abstract}: Traditional planning processes have perpetuated the exclusion of historically marginalized communities, imposing vulnerability to climate (health) crises. We investigate how ownership of change fosters equitable climate resilience and community well-being through participatory action research. Our study highlights the detrimental effects of climate gentrification on community advocacy for climate security and health, negatively impacting well-being. We identify three key processes of ownership of change: ownership of social identity, development and decision-making processes, and knowledge. These approaches emphasize community-led solutions to counter climate health challenges and underscore the interdependence of social and environmental factors in mental health outcomes in climate-stressed communities.