The Weekend Intelligence: Madridland

What if by moving to a place you make it less attractive to move to? In our latest city dispatch Lane Greene tells a story of gentrification from Madrid. There is a catchphrase you hear a lot when you ask Madrilenos what they fear: that their city is becoming a theme park. This European capital was once a backwater, yet in just a few years has become attractive to a flurry of new arrivals. This poses a challenge: how do you enjoy a city without changing what you enjoy about it? Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.