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People don't want to live in industrial areas, or fully commercial areas either.

That's what "zoning" is for.

Maybe the city should just designate a zone / neighborhood for short term rentals and call it a day.

Apparently the travelers don't want that because they can't role play being a local. Though in Paris the hotels are, apartments and business are all mixed together in the same areas

Here’s an idea: have a tourist zone full of Airbnb-type flats. Fill it with coffee shops, bars, and pay locals to be there as extras.

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