Thursday, May 29, 2014

Affordable housing

In Paris, you'll find several red bricks buildings like this one. Most of them were built around Paris between 1920 and 1950 and are what we call HBM (for Habitation à bon marché). Their rent is controlled by the government and adjusted according to your income and the number of children you have. Needless to say that you have to register on a list and wait for years before you get an apartment  like this! They are considered as less classy that the typical Haussmannian buidlings of course, but they are definitely part of the Paris landscape!

4 comments:

  1. It's the colours of that sculpture that really draws my eyes. Lovely!

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  2. Quoique ils sont considéré moins desirable, je les trouve elegant dans son propre style.

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  3. I have just one question: How do I get my name on the list?? :-}

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  4. I always appreciate the insight you give us into your society and culture. It's what makes me come back to your blog. Thanks!

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