La Renaude is one of Marseille’s northern districts. It has a reputation for being underprivileged and difficult. For several years, La Renaude has been neglected by the authorities, recently the new owner decided to demolish the apartment buildings.
Tenants have been offered alternative accommodation. However, 12 people have not accepted these offers and continue to live inside buildings, which are falling apart.
@streetpress went to Marseille to met two of them.
@streetpress is a Sphera Network member and this story is part of our “Urban” series.