Phoenix Torres
The negative impact gentrification has on housing affordability are well documented. As home prices increase the residents of the neighborhood are forced to leave because they cannot afford new bills (Increase Rent and Property Tax.) “The Central East Austin Neighborhood Planning Area is bounded by Interstate 35 on the west, Martin Luther King (MLK) Boulevard on the north, Chicon and Northwestern on the east, and 7th Street on the south.” – Austin’s Comprehensive Plan
Are there any beneficial side effects to gentrification? Such as an increase in access to groceries, and the elimination of food deserts? (locations with little access to affordable fresh food)
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This is a really important facet to this conversation that I haven’t seen discussed as often, or at least not asking the question of whether or not this actually ‘helps’ by bringing in resources that city planners have been depriving these neighborhoods of previously. I wonder, too, if looking at neighborhoods like the one you choose that show increased access physically changes access in terms of issues like affordability, culture-loss, and discrimination around grocery and other food establishments. I really hope you’re able to continue this work, it definitely has a lot of places to go and people to benefit. —Anna Hornsby
Great poster design! And important research. This is the kind of research that Austin city planners should be aware of. —Jeanette Herman
I really like how you use this design to reinforce the main takeaway message of your work — good job! —Rob Reichle