Sunset 11 Informative Speech

“I took a trip to Oakland, California and fell in love with the area. We stayed at an Air B&B for the three days of our stay and the house was absolutely beautiful, it looked like my dream home. Despite all the glitz and glamour around us we noticed a large amount of homelessness compared to Columbus. We found out that this property is not someone’s home but a house used strictly as an Air B&B. When you hear something like that and see the amount of homelessness it makes you wonder how many of these homes are strictly for show? So after researching I found out, the reason for the rampant homelessness can be attributed to large increases in rent. Even worse, the cause for the increase is due to Silicon Valley” (Kasongo, 2017). Unfortunately, rent increasing virtually overnight is the reality of many low-income families. This situation is called gentrification and is felt throughout the world, from the Midwest, East coast or even Western Europe, no region is immune to this process. Gentrification in the Midwest is extensive and wide causing the displacement of many low-income minority residents which can lead to even bigger issues.

The apartments at Dunes are affordable and spacious. The efficiency, one, and two bedroom units each provide the resident with a patio or balcony, updated appliances, and the ability to make it home. Wall-to-wall carpeting and mini-blinds on the window provide

The community offers residents a variety of stylish one- and two-bedroom floor plans including luxurious townhomes with direct-access garages. There are also several brand new apartment complexes, and all residences are set within a friendly neighborhood adorned with serene Mediterranean-inspired courtyards.

Those high-rise buildings overshadow the Downtown and make the street look shady, in addition, When I walk in the streets of the Downtown and see the architecture of the buildings I feel stunned, also when I see the combination of historical towers and modern towers it feels like I’m stuck in the time.

Beginning with the Depression Era, residents began to abandon the Haight era. But during the housing shortage of World War II, many of the large, single family homes became apartments or boarding houses. In the 1950s, most neighborhoods were in decline. With the upheaval of the Vietnam War in the 1960’s-1970, there was a large attraction of revolutionaries who protested the war and found themselves attracted to the Haight Ashbury district. The lack

           From a tourist perspective, San Francisco is gold, but beyond the golden hills and the high amount of bays are a boatload of issues that are not obvious by just looking at pictures. For one, there is an obvious difference in the poor and the rich and, by obvious, I mean there are people sleeping on the same sidewalks the rich have their Porsche parked. This is mainly due to the gentrification that goes on in San Francisco. Gentrification is the process of buying and renovating homes and businesses in an area to suit the taste

Gentrification can be a scary thing when one sees the neighborhood they grew up in and rapidly changing. One might not know how to feel about all of the new developments and businesses. Now that many are figuring out all the cool, unique benefits of one’s neighborhood, one has been appreciating for many years in silence, one might start to get worried. One might even start to overthink about how these changes will affect them. Well, if you are like most Dominicans living rent stabilized in Washington Heights, you have nothing to worry about for maybe about the next few years. So one can still go out and enjoy the few Starbucks franchises there are and try out the new Thai place that just opened.

As one drives up the California coast, they will begin to notice several things. First, the general atmosphere shifts. The further north they travel from Los Angeles palms and golden beaches, the cities begin to lose their positive, sunny vibes. They go from beach villas to industrial apartments to suburban neighborhoods to run down harbor towns. The positive emotional vibrations emitted from such architecture slowly surrenders its grip on its surroundings to a grim, hopeless one. As new, booming cities fade into sleepy and ancient villages only occupied by drunken sailors and lost tourists, the traveler will soon realize they are in a much less pleasant place as where they originated their journey.

Safety and shelter, food and water- basic human needs to sustain life. Yet, these needs go increasingly unmet for large portions of the population, often starting with housing, from which a host of problems stems. Health and housing are ineradicably linked, as the stories told in CPR’s podcast Place and Privilege exemplify. The evidence is even closer than one might think- Sacramento, California has already begun to feel the impact of gentrification and it’s low-income residents, unable to “compete” for housing they already live in, are essentially pushed out of housing and pushed out of any positives gentrifying a neighborhood might create. Gentrification, which develops and invests in housing to suit middle-class tastes and create a sense

"Well, those residents were homes of the, you might say, the elite of Los Angles, movie people, politicians and the like... They would kind of like, well like yourself, they would rent these places as a kind of getaway... I guess over time for some reason or other, like I guess all things, they lost interest, and the houses just set there abandoned. That was a long time ago... But about 50 or so years back, the city of Fresno got a grant from the state for infrastructure.... Hired a lot of workers from all over, Fresno not being LA, they got permission to convert some of these big houses into rooms and apartments... Cut em' up and redesigned them... Some they left the way they were, I spect they let these out to the bosses and their families...

​I lived in every house in the courtyard at one time or another, and my favorite by far was the Green Pavilion, named for the ivy slowly climbing over and eroding its façade. On rainy days, we spent our free time in the sunroom. An outdoor staircase with a beautiful, hand-carved banister led to the upper floors. The second floor was a library, and for a long time, I lived in one of the third-floor rooms with Charell, McFowles, Newman, and Edmond Claude, who is now a famous

Inside this gated community stunning landscaped courtyards create a backdrop for a serene environment. Spacious apartment homes feature tiled entryways, walk-in closets, fully equipped kitchens, and French doors that open to a large private patio or balcony.

I have lived my entire life in San Clemente, the “Spanish Village by the Sea" a small beach town in Orange County California. Many might remember the town when it gained notoriety during President Nixon’s administration where the president vacationed at his home located in San Clemente, it became known as the “Western White House”. While the town has a number of shopping and living communities the central location is main street in old town that takes you down to the Pier and beach. It is lined with restaurants and shops. The homes are varied from old 50 style ranch houses, million dollar mansions, next door to 70 style old apartments packed with people and new development in the surrounding hills.

We all know the big city that everyone loves to talk about and be a part of the experience of a lifetime which is Los Angeles, also known as L.A. It is one of the most known cities in California and around the world where people’s dreams come true. L.A. is best known for its beaches, entertainment, amusements, and the people around the city. It’s also known as “The City of Angels”, which is the spanish word for “Angeles”. It is the second most populous city in the United States after New York. I’ve always known L.A. as a big part of my life, being born in the city of luxury and fame. Growing up, I never knew how much of a big deal LA was until I was in high school. Being around so much popularity and seeing the opportunities that LA has brought to people was amazing to me. From the sports games, to the concerts, to the famous celebrities walking the red carpets brung so much excitement to me and I was glad to experience all of it.

Where I live is one of the greatest neighborhoods in the city to live in; however it does have its draw backs. Importantly it has nearly everything a resident might want, beautiful picturesque scenery, proximity to shopping, and many of the cultural centers. Nevertheless the roads can be some of the most congested in town, and the streets are not safe to walk late at night.