Vacant lot greening can raise concerns about environmental gentrification, as the resulting “beautified” land makes a neighborhood more appealing to economic growth. This session tackles the challenge of environmental justice without environmental gentrification. Join to hear about the partnership between the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and community residents to green vacant lots and explore related laws and policies. Presenters will share lessons from co-leading this community-engaged education project on the public health, safety, and economic impacts of vacant lot greening. The facilitated discussion will go into how affordable housing and environmental justice advocates can co-design a vacant lot proposal that advances their complementary goals of promoting a livable and affordable neighborhood.