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Old Prison in Palma: From Cells to Apartments — Who Benefits?

Building community around Palma's prison-to-housing project

The plan suggests community spaces and local hiring, with attention to services and potential gentrification in Palma.

Published: June 18, 2026
Old Prison in Palma: From Cells to Apartments — Who Benefits?

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What about community and neighborhood impacts during and after the renovation?

Proposals include using part of the apartments as community hubs for meetings and social services, plus local employment during renovation with contracts to nearby companies and apprenticeships. There are concerns about needs like daycare, transport, and waste disposal, and the broader risk of gentrification if private interests dominate. The focus is on keeping neighbors engaged.

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