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Mallorca in a Dilemma: 1.5 Million Inhabitants, Traffic Jams and Housing Shortage – A Reality Check

What Mallorca Needs to Manage Growth More Wisely

Mallorca needs stronger planning, better transport, affordable housing, and smarter water and waste policies.

Published: April 22, 2026
Mallorca in a Dilemma: 1.5 Million Inhabitants, Traffic Jams and Housing Shortage – A Reality Check

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What practical changes could help Mallorca manage growth better?

The most useful steps would combine planning, transport, housing, and resource management. That means stronger rules for land use, more reliable public transport, more affordable housing, and better pricing and planning for water and waste. Without binding measures, the same pressures tend to keep building up.

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