Los Juegos Olímpicos han hecho las maletas y se han marchado de París, pero han dejado algunas cosas en Francia. Se invirtieron miles de millones en una villa olímpica e instalaciones deportivas en Seine-Saint Denis, ciudad y región al norte de la capital, con la esperanza de transformar uno de los rincones más pobres de Francia.

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The 2024 Summer Olympics are underway in Paris, with competition lasting until mid-August.

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As athletes vacate the Olympic village in France, the area in Seine-Saint-Denis is set to transform into a blend of private and social housing. Nearly $4.5 billion has been invested in the infrastructure to improve one of the poorest regions north of Paris. Local officials are hopeful that this investment will bring an economic boost to the area. 

Despite the optimism, some residents remain sceptical. They highlight increased security measures but note little else has changed. Previous promises of transformation, such as those made during the construction of the Stade de France in 1998, brought new transport links and business relocations, but the economic benefits were largely seen by commuters rather than local residents.

Saint-Denis' local government aims to leverage Olympic-related investments to generate better jobs and transform the region into a tourist hub. They point to the refurbished rail station, new aquatic centre, and renovated skyscrapers as evidence of progress. However, some community members express concern over the rapid pace of development, desiring a more balanced focus that includes environmental and health considerations alongside economic improvements.

Local officials remain optimistic, viewing this as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform a region home to nearly two million people, where nearly a third live in poverty.



El legado de la villa olímpica francesa: Del alojamiento de los atletas a la vivienda

Mientras los atletas salen de la villa olímpica, se convertirá en una mezcla de viviendas privadas y sociales que se espera que traiga una sacudida económica a Seine-Saint-Denis. Esta región al norte de París ha sido sinónimo de pobreza y delincuencia. Se han gastado casi 4.500 millones de dólares en infraestructuras para los Juegos para intentar transformar estos suburbios. Pero algunos de los que viven aquí siguen siendo escépticos. Para mí, sinceramente, no ha cambiado nada. Ahora hay más policía, más seguridad, pero por lo demás nada ha cambiado. Y cuando terminen los Juegos, creo que el barrio seguirá siendo el mismo. Este no es el barrio más desfavorecido, no está tan mal. Pero sí, por supuesto, siempre hay cosas que mejorar, cosas de las que podríamos tener más, infraestructura que podríamos tener además de estadios, ese tipo de cosas. A Saint-Denis ya se le ha prometido antes la transformación. Cuando se construyó el Stade de France en 1998, trajo nuevas conexiones de transporte y grandes empresas trasladaron aquí sus sedes. Los empleados de cuello blanco que trabajan para las empresas que se trasladaron aquí tienden a desplazarse desde París, mientras que los residentes de Saint-Denis viajan en sentido contrario para los empleos peor pagados de la capital. El gobierno local quiere utilizar esa inversión relacionada con los Juegos Olímpicos para traer aquí mejores puestos de trabajo. El teniente de alcalde de Saint-Denis dice que esta vez la región se transformará en un centro turístico. Tenemos un cuarto de millón de pasajeros al día que pasan por nuestra principal estación de tren. Tenemos infraestructuras deportivas. Tenemos la enorme Torre Pleyel que ahora es un hotel. Nuestra ambición es de 2.000 a 3.000 habitaciones de hotel aquí. Estamos a 30 ó 40 minutos de los dos aeropuertos principales de París. Queremos que todo eso nos dé un papel dominante en el turismo. Hay un nuevo centro acuático junto al Stade de France. La estación de Saint-Denis ha sido renovada. y un rascacielos de los años 70 se ha convertido en hotel. Pero a algunos vecinos les preocupa que la transformación ha sido demasiado rápida. Estos proyectos se están realizando bajo la bandera de los Juegos Olímpicos, pero deberían haber estado a la vanguardia de algo mejor. Nos damos cuenta de que es una ciudad de economía, economía, economía, pero lo que necesitamos es economía, medio ambiente y salud. Los funcionarios locales esperan que este escepticismo de algunas partes de la comunidad se demuestre lo contrario. Saben que esta ha sido una oportunidad única en una generación para empezar a transformar una región en la que viven casi dos millones de personas y donde casi un tercio vive en la pobreza. Bernard Smith, Al Jazeera, Saint-Denis.

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