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Rapid urbanization entails a number of urban problems that need to be confronted. There is a call to utilize urban spaces while observing the pillars of sustainability wherein the harmony among aspects such as economic, social, and environmental must be achieved. Urban greening, a tool for urban planning is one of the solutions being seen by different stakeholders globally in addressing urban problems. However, in the process of urban development, gentrification, an unchecked phenomenon arises. The movement of middle class people to either developed or redeveloped urban areas can possibly entail social issues such as displacement and exclusivity of urban projects. In this regard, urban policies play a huge role in achieving sustainable cities. Having Quezon City, Philippines as the study area, this research looks at the relationship between urban greening and green gentrification, a kind of gentrification that is triggered by green initiatives. This study uses a mixed-method approach to further understand the relationship between urban greening and green gentrification. Since the process of gentrification amidst urbanization is something that cannot be easily halted in this period of time, this research looks at the possibility of seeing gentrification in a sustainable manner, hence sustainable gentrification.