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The study aims to explore the complex histories and community dynamics of contaminated landscapes, particularly the Pine Street Barge Canal.

February 25, 2026Environment and Planning E Nature and SpaceOpen Access

Socializing with contaminated wastelands: Pluralistic toxic worldings at the Pine Street Barge Canal Brownfield in Burlington, Vermont

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AGAbigail GolitzUniversity of Vermont BPBindu PanikkarUniversity of Vermont

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This case study investigates contaminated landscapes in Burlington, Vermont, highlighting alternative remediation approaches and community connections.

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The study aims to explore the complex histories and community dynamics of contaminated landscapes, particularly the Pine Street Barge Canal.
Conducted in-depth interviews with community members and stakeholders.
Performed site observations to assess the landscape's usage and condition.
Administered an online survey to gather broader community insights.
Identified the Pine Street Barge Canal as a multifaceted site of refuge and community interaction.
Revealed tensions between legal definitions of remediation and alternative community-driven care practices.
Highlighted potential futures for contaminated spaces that integrate care and ecological practices.

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Golitz et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699e911bf5123be5ed04e76f https://doi.org/10.1177/25148486261419620

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This case study investigates contaminated landscapes in Burlington, Vermont, highlighting alternative remediation approaches and community connections.

Socializing with contaminated wastelands: Pluralistic toxic worldings at the Pine Street Barge Canal Brownfield in Burlington, Vermont

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Socializing with contaminated wastelands: Pluralistic toxic worldings at the Pine Street Barge Canal Brownfield in Burlington, Vermont

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