The plan has already been subjected to strong criticism for its proposed management of shared accommodation. The "Save Co-Housing in Esch" collective therefore organised a demonstration in front of the town hall at 8.30am on Friday morning.
The protest's organisers said the provisions planned as part of the development were excessive regarding shared accommodation, and did not correspond to reality. Deputy Mayor Georges Mischo has come under fire recently over the matter, although he has since claimed he does not want to ban shared accommodation, instead opting to better regulate the situation and avoid the proliferation of "café rooms".
The second vote was delayed from its initial date due to many questions remaining unanswered. One criticism levelled at the development plan was the inclusion of unnecessary regulations and ideas. Among others, the notion of the "emotional bond", which housemates were said to have with each other, had finally been withdrawn after the criticism, with both Housing and Justice ministers explaining that no legal basis existed in this context.
The protesters claimed that the municipality was unfairly targeting those with low financial means, who are frequently dependent on various forms of coexistence.
According to the assessment of the municipalities made last year, they would not be responsible for the regulation of sub- or shared apartments.
