"Displaced" by Christian Barrera

I am introducing myself in the podcast, giving background information about the issues of gentrification. More speicifally about displacement in houston

A third of neighborhoods are at risk to displacement. A crazy statistic that revelas the disparity of this issue, and hopefully the reader can view this in shock.

Rhetorical question," So how do we push it back?"

The statistic discussing the median household price in Austin increasing allows the reader to understand that this is an on going issue. Displacement number 1 reason of happening is due to high housing prices.

Only 20% of Americans trust their government, a shocking statistic that shows the how many citizens cannot even rely on the government.

A smaller call to action, a shift in tone, that helps to create an urgent feel, that the start of change begins with the communities.

An introduction to both sides of the fight, one that supports gentrification while the other side that fights against it. This allows us to be more credible as we are not kjust focused on one side, and we acknowledged the other side.

Exigence, as someone who benefits from S.M.A.R.T Housing, I am going to be able to conncet with the issue of higher cost due to gentrification lot more.

The problem, Houston struggles with affordability, and with statistics like these, its easy for the reader to undertsand how much we would need a plan like this

The problem, communities like Third Wards population have dropped tremendously due to many factors, but mainly becasue of high prices that must be fought with the proposed plan.

Call to action, we push for a smart house style plan that ensures houston citizens safe, and afforable housing.