Airbnb and the So-Called Sharing Economy Is Hollowing out Our Cities

The plight of Barcelona shows the damage Airbnb can do, exacerbating urban inequality and freezing out young locals

The Guardian
Aug 31, 2018 · 5 min read
Photo: Erwan Hesry

By Gaby Hinsliff

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