Irony in a Pristine Town

In the passage below, the author describes a small town that prides itself on its cleanliness and order. However, as the narrator observes the townspeople going about their daily routines, a stark contrast emerges between their emphasis on appearances and the underlying neglect of social issues. Read the passage and answer the following question regarding its use of irony.

'Every Sunday, the mayor stands proclaiming the glory of our spotless streets and manicured gardens, while down the alley, our homeless neighbors huddle under the shadows of the freshly painted buildings, unseen and unacknowledged.'