Inaccessible Amenities: The Effects of Gentrification on Voter Suppression in Austin
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2019-12-13
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Beckum, Orlando II
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Austin, Tx has a large history contributing to the segregation of
marginalized identities. This trend has led to the structure of
the city as it stands today, with many people of color
concentrated moreover to the East and South of the city, while
rich white individuals tend to live on the West side and the
North. Nevertheless, currently with the rise in popularity of
gentrification comes another large issue with the displacement
of these marginalized people, who tend to be of low income,
from their neighborhoods as rent increases and spaces become
less recognizable to these incumbents.
This work specifically looks to analyze the effects of
gentrification in Austin upon these marginalized incumbents,
and the new residents who have taken their place, in terms of
Voter Suppression by addressing the differences in accessibility
of polling locations via Metro in relation to the historic and
current demographics of individuals of each Austin City District.