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Better Health for Whom: Exploring the Relationship Between Pedestrian-Oriented Zoning and Gentrification Lindsey Realmuto (24399446) Zoning Urban Planning Health Sciences, Public Health Pedestrian-oriented zoning (POZ) encourages mixed uses, higher density development, walkability, and multi-modal transportation. POZ has been promoted as a strategy to improve physical activity and sustainability. However, POZ may lead to increased neighborhood desirability and housing values, which is associated with gentrification. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, this research explores the relationship between POZ adoption and gentrification. Results suggest that POZ adoption is significantly associated with neighborhood changes emblematic of gentrification. However, a causal relationship was not sufficiently demonstrated as the nature of the relationship between POZ adoption and gentrification was bi-directional. As opposed to improving physical activity, POZ may be reproducing the uneven and inequitable landscape for physical activity. Achieving equity across multiple domains may require a more radical approach to development, community control, and local governance. 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z Text Thesis 10.25417/uic.32993876.v1 https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Better_Health_for_Whom_Exploring_the_Relationship_Between_Pedestrian-Oriented_Zoning_and_Gentrification/32993876 In Copyright