Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

a. However, the local government has not taken any measures to control rising housing costs, leaving residents struggling to afford homes.
b. Former community centers along Pine Road and Elm Street have been converted into tech campuses, signaling a focus on the digital sector.
c. This transition has spurred the arrival of startups, cafés, and innovation hubs, revitalizing the town's economy and attracting young professionals.
d. Riverton has experienced remarkable changes in the last twelve years.
e. As a result, the population has grown by 35% due to an influx of tech employees, leading to soaring housing prices.