The landscape of the soul: Zen district
Melania MESSINA
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The landscapes of
the soul: Zen district in Palermo
the soul: Zen district in Palermo
The Zen neighborhood of Palermo is one of the most deprived suburb of the entire Italy. It has the appearance of a ghetto, the spatial dimensions seem to increase the social exclusion of the people living in the district. Being born in the Zen suburbs means being in a trap with no way out, without access to the labor market. People living in the neighborhood suffers the absolute lack of essential services and the inaction of the state institutions.