Air Quality and Poverty in Bronx, NY

Air Quality and Poverty in Bronx, NY

environmental inequality

"Air Quality and Poverty in Bronx, NY" examines the relationship between air pollution, household income, and traffic density across neighborhoods in New York City, particularly focusing on the Bronx. It highlights how neighborhoods with high poverty levels and heavy traffic, such as the South Bronx, experience disproportionately high concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which is linked to adverse health outcomes like asthma, heart attacks, and strokes. The report emphasizes environmental injustice and poor urban planning, illustrating how impoverished areas are less equipped to combat the negative health effects of vehicle emissions. Data comparisons include PM2.5 levels, household income, and traffic data, revealing significant disparities in environmental quality across different neighborhoods.

Chen, Alysa

Fall 2020

poster

en

GEOG220

Cartography: Spatial Data Visualization with GIS

completed

6/21/25