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Does Clearing a Site in Palma Solve Homelessness?

Clearing a site may improve appearances, but it usually shifts homelessness rather than addressing its causes.

Published: April 21, 2026
Stones Instead of Help: Sandstone Blocks under the Jacint‑Verdaguer Bridge

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Does cleaning up a place in Palma really solve the homelessness problem?

Not by itself. A cleaner-looking site may satisfy nearby residents for a while, but homelessness usually does not disappear when one location is cleared. Without housing and support, the problem is often moved to another part of Palma or Mallorca.

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