title: Using Community-Based Participatory Research to Identify Environmental Justice Issues in an Inner-City Community and Inform Urban Planning.
abstract: The Southeast CARE Coalition has been using community-based participatory research to examine environmental degradation in the Southeast Community, Newport News, Virginia. A survey was developed to collect assessment data. Up to 66% of respondents were concerned about environmental problems in their community. Those with health conditions were significantly more likely to identify specific environmental problems. The top 5 environmental concerns included coal dust, air quality, crime, water quality, and trash. The community-based participatory research process is building community capacity and participation, providing community input into strategic planning, and empowering community members to take control of environmental justice issues in their community.
authors.affiliation: School of Community and Environmental Health, Old Dominion University Norfolk, Virginia (Drs Mansyur and Jeng); The Southeast CARE Project, Newport News, Virginia (Dr Holloman); and The Greater Southeast Development Corporation, Newport News, Virginia (Mr DeBrew).
authors.forename: Carol Leler
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Mansyur
authors.forename: Hueiwang Anna
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Jeng
authors.forename: Erica
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Holloman
authors.forename: Linwood
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: DeBrew
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002958:City Planning / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D055812:Community-Based Participatory Research / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012935:Social Justice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*