Urban Speculation Controversy in Odesa
Real Estate
Yet another scandal has erupted in Odesa over the destruction of a historic building, intended for real estate speculation by a private investor, despite it being officially listed as a Ukrainian national monument. In the night between Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24, the demolition of the Odessavinprom building began at 10 Franzusky Boulevard (French Boulevard). Built in 1895 (by architect Lev Vlodek), the building, which once housed a brewery, was officially recognized as a site of
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