The growing homeless settlement next to Palma's Via Cintura
One of a number of settlements in the city
A homeless settlement in Palma which first attracted attention around Christmas last year is continuing to grow. It is next to the Via Cintura in the Andratx direction and in the area of the Germans Escalas sports centre. Just a few metres from the road, it is separated by a low wall and some trees. There is a clear risk because of the possibility of an accident.
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Whilst it would not suit me, there are many other plots of land, parks, and homes right next to busy roads that are equally vulnerable. The article doesn't state who is actually living here or why, or for how long. The overemphasised danger from cars is not really the story. This looks to me like people trying to make the best of a bad situation. Tending to vegetable plots seems resourceful. It doesn't look that messy. The article doesn't seem to suggest that this is negative for other locals, but it's it? This article seems to have little substance or depth for us to judge what's going on or if the people living here are causing any particular problem.
Welcome to "Mumbai on the Med"! Absolutely shocking. This will soon resemble the sprawling slums of India.
Perhaps Andrew could do some more investigative reporting, as to how these people have become homeless.
Wonder what excuse they will use this time to do nothing about this have been watching that area develop over the last month´s as you hit the traffic when you come to Palma from the highway and have to pause there you can see the Brand new Lexus Appartment´s Newly built just behind them. that area is developing quickly with shop´s and restaurants and Younger people , sadly they invited all these people to come to Mallorca and now the Dream land cannot provide anything .