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A group of boys hang out in the streets of their neighborhood, Felix Pyat, in the northern district or Quartier Nord of Marseille. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rh™ne and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on July 3, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
Two members of Marseille's Council await the arrival of the Prime Minister of France who comes to attend an act to provide medals of honor to several police officers in order to thank their struggle and commitment against crime. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on December 28, 2013. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
Several boys in a hot spot for drug dealing close to the Faculty of the city. The drug market has emerged in Marseille as one of the mainstays of the local economy. The drug business prevalently employ youth and adolescents. Easy money and the opportunity to climb into the hierarchical organization of drug dealers, is enough to guarantee their “silence” in case of detention. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on May 3, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
The passion for the Olympic Marseille Soccer Club, put together in the Velodrome Stadium, people of different ages, origins and religions. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on January 17, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
Several men train in a boxing gym in the neighborhood of La Savine, one of the most inaccessible and isolated neighborhoods in the northern district or Quartier Nord of Marseille. The boxing hall was built to provide shelter to the young inhabitants of La Savine. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on February 2, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
Several police officers in the Marseille's Prefecture listen the speech of the Prime Minister Manuel Valls who provide medals of honor to several officers to thank their struggle and commitment against crime in the city. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on December 28, 2013. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
Due to the economic decline of the city, many industries have closed their doors. Today only a few continue their activity: ArcelorMittal, the last steel industry of the region, is one of them. Fos-Sur-Mer, Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rh™ne and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on February 8, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
Union meeting of dockers in the harbor of Marseille. The activity of Marseilles’s dockers, who have always had a strong position in the economy and in the policy of the city, is nowadays threatened by the economic changes planned by the city council. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on January 7, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
Dalyia, waits for her husband in her parents' house in the neighborhood of Frais Vallon in the northern district or quarter Nord of Marseille. The couple, after marrying through the Muslim ritual, decided to have a civil wedding in order to give civil effect to their marriage. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on June 7, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
Supporters of the Olympic de Marseille soccer club, during an away match into the stadium of Saint Ettiene’s team. Unlike other football fans, the Olympique supporters they travel around the country proclaiming their antiracist spirit and showing their pride of its multicultural identity. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on January 17, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
A group of children in the northern district or Quartier Nord of Marseille having fun with some pieces of an stolen car. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on February 17, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
Aerial view of the neighborhood of La Joliette which was partly demolished to become a district office. Both the French state as the European Union have made a huge investment to remodel the city trying to change the economic situation that is plaguing the city of Marseille. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on August 8, 2013. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
A little girl kisses the Virgin Mary in the Cathedral of Marseille. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rh™ne and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on August 15, 2013. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
A young guy warns to another of police presence near their neighborhood in the northern district or Quartier Nord. "Arra" is the word call to warn dealers in case of police presence. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on June 18, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
Supporters of the Olympic de Marseille soccer club, during a match into the Velodrome Stadium. Unlike other football fans, the Olympique supporters they travel around the country proclaiming their antiracist spirit and showing their pride of its multicultural identity. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on January 17, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
A lamb in a balcony of an apartment in the neighborhood of Felix Pyat seconds before to be slaughtered by the muslim ritual on the holiday day of the lamb, Eid al-Adha. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rh™ne and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on June 20, 2015. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
A group of man await another group in the streets of Felix Pyat in the northern district or Quartier Nord of Marseille. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on July 15, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
A women looks out through the window of her home close to Curiol street in the downtown of Marseille. One of three people lives under the poverty line in Marseille Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on February 14, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
A young “shoufer” in the northern district or Quartier Nord of Marseille. "Shoufer" is a word derived from the verb "shouf" which in Arabic means "to look” If the police enter in the neighborhood, he must shout to enable the drug dealers to hide. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on June 19, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
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A child plays with a bonfire in the neighborhood of Felix Pyat in the northern districts or Quartier Nord. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on June 14, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
Three guys from Felix Pyat neighborhood taking some drinks and talking about their business in the only bar that exists in this neighborhood. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on July 14, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.
A young “shoufer” in the northern district or Quartier Nord. "Shoufer" is a word derived from the verb "shouf" which in Arabic means "to look” If the police enter in the neighborhood, he must shout to enable the drug dealers to hide. Samir,16 years old, works seven hours a day for six days a week and receives a fixed salary. On the floor, he keeps the tupperware with the food that his mother prepares for him every night. Marseille, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France on July 14, 2014. Marseille is a city with enormous potential, it opens out onto the Mediterranean and it has the character of a cosmopolitan city with a young, multicultural population. This potential and the desire of the ruling class to give the city a new image, earned it the title of European Capital of Culture. The message emitted by the political organizations was clear. The year 2014 is crucial for Marseille. This is its opportunity to rid itself of the stigma of violence and crime that has hung over it, to move on from the social violence that pervades its streets and the obvious economic inequality. Under the label of Cultural Capital, earned after a financial investment of over 600 million euros, Marseille has experienced a huge urban transformation, with the main focus being the rehabilitation of the most emblematic areas and the creation of new cultural facilities in the old port. Today, with the cranes gone and the construction finished, the inhabitants of Marseille wake up with a bittersweet sensation, aware of how, despite initial promises, financial resources have been used to beautify chosen areas and collectives, leaving the disadvantaged neighborhoods totally excluded and accentuating the economic and socio-cultural contrasts.

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