Geneva's working-class neighborhoods protest real estate projects amid gentrification fears

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Geneva's working-class neighborhoods face gentrification fears due to planned demolitions and pedestrianization projects. Two real estate projects in the Servette and Plainpalais districts are drawing citizen protests. Residents are concerned that new, larger, and more expensive apartments will displace current inhabitants. These developments, involving building demolitions and reconstructions, are being contested by local collectives who have taken their cases to court.


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