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Borderlands today

Today the situation of the building and For these reasons we regard the building
the neighborhood is as described above: a itself, and the one space in SeeU,
presence of cameras at each entrance and as having a welcoming programme,
on the corner of the building, barbed wire while the rest of the neighborhood
on top of the wall along the backyard, does not. Interaction can happen for
and a former military complex in front, instance between transport stops and
with high sealed walls and fenced access. the building, or between the building

However, the building itself is occupied and other destinations, such as SeeU.
and managed by an organized group Inside the buildings, there is space
of migrants, who has created space of interaction at the entrance, in the
for themselves to live, including the corridors, and in various common rooms.
organization of activities such as djembé Despite the welcoming programme,
classes, potluck dinners, etc. Neighbours some unwelcoming elements are still
are invited to come inside and get to know present in the (public) space around the
them, visitors come to the building to building: (signs of) security cameras,
take part in an event, the door is almost anti -theft alarm systems, and the fenced
always open, and usually someone of the access towards the military barracks.
collective is present at the entrance, for They can function as physical or mental

security, but also to be able to respond to thresholds, preventing people from
questions neighbours might have. Apart circulating in the area or interacting with
from one space in SeeU where inhabitants others.
of the VSP are often invited to, to have a
drink or watch a movie, there are no other Zoom in to see the details on the maps.
activities or destinations for them in the
area, apart from basic necessities, and
transport stops.

Legend

Private residences

Public or semi-public space with unwelcoming elements
and/or lack of programme for undocumented migrants

Public or semi-public space with welcoming elements or
programme for undocumented migrants

Potential spaces of interaction

Circulation flows undocumented migrants

Circulation flows visitors, neighbours, ...

Physical or mental threshold

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