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Our findings reveal that while green streets are widely promoted as multifunctional responses to climate change, their implementation might generate spatial tensions that impact older pedestrians\u2019 inclusion and well-being. These dynamics appear to be shaped by governance, public policies, and older people&amp;apos;s participation in decision-making processes. 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