But it's the same ol' social divide to me.
Income determines access to housing and new technology.
Today, the basic necessities are food, clothing, shelter and a home computer. And a lot of Austinites don't have access to the basics. Poverty and hunger aren't new problems but an ongoing shame in a city with increasing personal wealth. Although Austin's cost of living and income gap have widened as a result of the influx of high-tech companies, social divisions existed long before we became Silicon Hills. It's a way to stay in touch with friends, he said, before disappearing into the bright sunshine on Rundberg Lane, a faded backpack dangling on one shoulder.