"“There’s too many people who say, ‘I want us to move away from that. I want us to be like Gringolandia, like all the other homogenized American cities.’ El Paso is unique. You can’t find a place like this anywhere.” - District 29 Texas State Senator Jose Rodriguez
This battle pretty much did not go near racially charged rhetoric. Senator Rodriguez just changed the paradigm. I'm a little surprised and taken aback because I am a supporter of his and believe he has his heart on the west Texas community. There are good arguments on both sides. I personally am for the arena. This is has been over a thirty year battle to increase revenue for the city and it's now or never. Since the 1950's El Paso has been passed by as the next southwest city of growth but instead went to Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Antonio, Tuscon, or Albuquerque.
The mid to late 19th century, yes; it was "gringos" as well as part of the early 20th century. "Gringo's" helped build historic downtown buildings in El Paso, some very famous (damn that irony).
American urban growth, sprawl, gentrification, whatever you want to call it is not specifically a "gringo" phenomena within the last few decades. It is brought on by developers, entrepreneurs and politicians of every race, color, creed and religion.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/battle-el-pasos-south-side/
This battle pretty much did not go near racially charged rhetoric. Senator Rodriguez just changed the paradigm. I'm a little surprised and taken aback because I am a supporter of his and believe he has his heart on the west Texas community. There are good arguments on both sides. I personally am for the arena. This is has been over a thirty year battle to increase revenue for the city and it's now or never. Since the 1950's El Paso has been passed by as the next southwest city of growth but instead went to Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Antonio, Tuscon, or Albuquerque.
The mid to late 19th century, yes; it was "gringos" as well as part of the early 20th century. "Gringo's" helped build historic downtown buildings in El Paso, some very famous (damn that irony).
American urban growth, sprawl, gentrification, whatever you want to call it is not specifically a "gringo" phenomena within the last few decades. It is brought on by developers, entrepreneurs and politicians of every race, color, creed and religion.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/battle-el-pasos-south-side/