Gentrification targets Independence Heights
from Looped In Hosted by Houston Chronicle
In Independence Heights, developers are tearing down the original bungalows and replacing them with skinny townhomes with six-foot fences. Whole Foods, often a harbinger of gentrification, has opened a store there. Like in other neighborhoods under a similar threat, there's been a growing movement toward preserving what's left -- even if it's just memories. The Chronicle's Sarah Smith joins Nancy and Rebecca to talk about her recent reporting on the community and what residents are doing to retain its historical character. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast
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