Breaking Down Barriers: The Global Movement for Equitable Outdoor Access

What if stepping into a park or trail wasn’t just a matter of geography—but of justice?

Breaking Down Barriers is a powerful global analysis of how historical exclusion, systemic policy failure, and economic inequality have shaped who gets to access nature—and who doesn’t. With original research, sweeping case studies, and on-the-ground innovation, Arturo Pelayo unpacks the legacy of segregation in parks, the persistence of the "nature gap," and the structural forces keeping millions from accessing green spaces.

🔍 Inside you'll find:

– A deep dive into Jim Crow-era park segregation and its lasting impact
– Global case studies from Sweden, Norway, Brazil, India, and beyond
– Technological breakthroughs (like all-terrain wheelchairs and adaptive hiking gear) reshaping accessibility
– Data-backed health, education, and economic consequences of nature deprivation
– Policy models that work: from Nordic "freedom to roam" to urban green equity programs
– A visionary roadmap for dismantling spatial injustice in public spaces

Whether you're a policymaker, urban planner, educator, designer, or advocate, this book will change how you think about the outdoors—not as a luxury, but a fundamental right.

🌍 Equity doesn’t stop at the city limits—it starts with the land beneath our feet.