Tag: housing
Breaking a Rule to Create a Chance: The Story of Quarticciolo Ribelle
Quarticciolo as a neglected suburb shares the stories of many other peripheries in Italy, but what Quarticciolo Ribelle is writing is a possible alternative plot, a different story.
Alternatives Are a Matter of Survival
Paris, France, May 1, 2023. © Maryam Ashrafi Link copied! In 2024, trust in institutions is plummeting. With a lack of options, people are turning […]
“Almost Impossible for Locals to Live”: Barcelonians Fight Against Touristification
Street art in the Gràcia neighborhood by the Spanish-Peruvian artist Vegan Bunnies confronts displacement and the commercialization of Barcelona through gentrification, large-scale tourism, luxury apartments, […]
Exarcheia Under Siege: The Battle Against Gentrification in Athens
The fight against the transformation of the neighborhood is a daily struggle made by people who only arm themselves with the strength of their political convictions to fight. By their daily presence in the neighborhood, and by their sheer determination, they manage to resist property developments, sometimes successfully, sometimes at a loss.
Housing Emergency
© Daniele Napolitano Link copied! One problem unites all of Europe: the housing crisis. From the Netherlands to Portugal, spiraling rents and sky-high property prices […]