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1875-1930 The Last Beautiful Era

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Barcelona has been all over the news lately. Last weekend, tens of thousands blocked downtown streets, waving signs that screamed, “Fewer apartments for investing, more homes for living.” Rent is out of control, they said, and they’re done being priced out. The mayor, Jaume Collboni, responded: 10,000 properties are coming back to locals. “Drastic,” he called it, “but necessary. Housing is our number one problem.” He’s targeting the Airbnb licenses, over 10,000 of them, that turned homes into tourist places. The tension is clear. Tourists and expats want in, drawn by the city’s irresistible allure. But local wages have stagnated while rents soar. The problem is Barcelona is beautiful. The architecture, the layout, the vibe, it’s magnetic. But this beauty isn’t accidental. Like other European cities, Barcelona was fundamentally reshaped during the Beautiful Era of 1875–1930. A rare time period when cities were designed to be both functional and stunning. The Sagrada Família, the elegant

1875-1930 The Last Beautiful Era 0 The Lindy Newsletter Posts 1875-1930 The Last Beautiful Era 1875-1930 The Last Beautiful Era Paul Skallas November 25, 2024 Barcelona has been all over the news lately . Last weekend, tens of thousands blocked downtown streets, waving signs that screamed, “Fewer apartments for investing, more homes for living.” Rent is out of control, they said, and they’re done being priced out. The mayor, Jaume Collboni , responded: 10,000 properties are coming back to locals. “Drastic,” he called it, “but necessary. Housing is our number one problem.” He’s targeting the Ai

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