Farewell to visible parabolas and air conditioning: Casablanca imposes an aesthetic revolution

In the coming days, local elected officials will validate a new regulatory framework aimed at transforming the architectural landscape of the metropolis. As reported by the daily Al Ahdath Al Maghribia, building and business owners will have to comply with a rigid color charter. Woodwork will be restricted to white, light gray or light brown, while aluminum must imperatively retain a silver hue.

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Regular maintenance becomes a legal obligation with a mandatory renovation every five years, a deadline that can be shortened if the building deteriorates. The text also tackles the clutter of the visual space: the installation of air conditioners or antennas on the exterior walls is now prohibited. In the interest of harmony and safety, balconies and windows must remain clear, and owners of vacant lots will be required to fence off their parcels.

To ensure the implementation of these measures, the municipality is deploying a coercive arsenal. Offenders will receive an official notification giving them one month to comply, followed by a final 15-day warning. In case of persistent refusal, the municipality will step in to carry out the work, before recovering the costs through public claims.

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Replacing a regulation dating from 2014, this project is part of a broader desire to support the urban modernization of the city. The text nevertheless raises questions about its concrete implementation and the support for the inhabitants. The real challenge for the municipality will indeed be to "reconcile regulatory requirements and social realities, in a city where urban disparities remain marked."