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How Lausanne lost the Place de la Riponne (Swiss Press Text 2026, by Christophe Passer) - Swiss Press Award

Comment Lausanne a perdu la Place de la Riponne

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2026

Christophe Passer

This is an investigation into the Place de la Riponne in Lausanne, which the crack cocaine scene and the construction of an underground parking garage have rendered unsafe and dangerous. The issue is at the heart of controversy and will be a key topic in next year's municipal elections. The article recounts a 200-year urban development saga, recalls forgotten facts, and explains how everything gradually deteriorated.

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