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2020105 minPGdocumentary

New Neapolis

2020105 minPGdocumentary

Four cities-Rotterdam, Liverpool, Marseilles, and Naples-are undergoing significant international re-evaluation amid ongoing gentrification processes.

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Gyz La Rivière

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Four cities-Rotterdam, Liverpool, Marseilles, and Naples-are undergoing significant international re-evaluation amid ongoing gentrification processes.

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Gyz La Rivièredirector

Gyz La Rivièrewriter

Jeroen S. Rozendaalwriter

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Rotterdam, Liverpool, Marseilles, and Naples share a history shaped by urban planning and a working-class ethos. Each city has faced significant demolition efforts since the 19th century, leading to a clichéd sense of inferiority. Currently, they are experiencing a wave of gentrification and international re-evaluation. These cities, marked by multiculturalism and global connections, could unite as a 'cities gang' to redefine their roles on the world stage.

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