Migrant Marseille
Subtitle: architectures of social segregation and urban inclusivity
By: edited by Marc Angélil, Charlotte Malterre-Barthes and Something Fantastic
Contributors: Something Fantastic (Firm)
Publisher: Ruby Press
Published: 2020
Place of publication: Berlin
Language: eng
Number of pages: 282
ISBN-13: 9783944074337
Copyright date: 2020
Subjects: Architecture; City planning; Buildings, structures; Emigration and immigration
Description: Deeply divided, with ethnic French dominating the south and a large, vibrant North African community in the north, the city of Marseille typifies the tensions stemming from problematic governance, a constant influx of migrants, the widespread privatisation of services, and rapid, profit-driven, and destructive post-industrial urbanisation. Examining this complex city through a series of case studies of its built environment, this book tells of an urban reality where migration is especially prevalent. Essays, photographs, and drawings illustrate the impact of migration on space, architecture, and territory. But it also offers strategies for development that can support social and spatial integration.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 254-260).