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Sarah
Théo, as-tu vu l'annonce concernant l'ancienne usine près du fleuve ? D'ici l'année prochaine, elle aura été transformée en appartements de luxe.
Théo, did you see the announcement about the old factory near the river? By next year it will have been turned into luxury apartments.
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Théo
Oui, l'architecte municipal en a parlé hier dans une interview télévisée. Il a déclaré que le pont adjacent serait également restauré avec succès.
Yes, the city architect talked about it yesterday in a TV interview. He said the nearby bridge would also be successfully restored.
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Sarah
C'est une excellente nouvelle pour le quartier. Bien que les travaux soient longs, l'infrastructure entière sera modernisée d'ici 2030.
This is excellent news for the neighborhood. Although the work will take a long time, the whole infrastructure will be modernized by 2030.
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Théo
Cependant, certains habitants s'inquiètent que ces transformations n'augmentent considérablement les loyers du voisinage.
However, some residents worry that these changes will greatly increase neighborhood rents.
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Sarah
C'est une préoccupation légitime. Si la mairie ne prévoit pas de logements abordables, la mixité sociale du quartier disparaîtra rapidement.
This is a legitimate concern. If the town hall doesn't provide affordable housing, the neighborhood's social mix will disappear quickly.
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Théo
Je suis d'accord. Néanmoins, l'entreprise prévoit de transférer son personnel dans un nouvel emplacement, ce qui devrait dynamiser l'économie locale.
I agree. However, the company plans to move its staff to a new location, which should boost the local economy.
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Sarah
Espérons-le. La construction d'un parc et d'une galerie d'art est aussi évoquée dans le projet.
Let's hope so. Building a park and an art gallery is also mentioned in the project.
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Théo
Vraiment ? Cela apporterait une dimension culturelle bienvenue. Si le bâtiment principal était classé monument historique, la rénovation serait subventionnée par l'État.
Really? That would add a welcome cultural dimension. If the main building were listed as a historic monument, the renovation would be subsidized by the state.
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Sarah
J'aurais voulu participer à la consultation publique, mais elle a eu lieu pendant mes vacances. As-tu pu y assister ?
I would have liked to take part in the public consultation, but it happened during my vacation. Were you able to attend?
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Théo
Oui, brièvement. Le maire a assuré que la structure originale serait préservée, et que seules les façades intérieures seraient modifiées.
Yes, briefly. The mayor said the original structure would be preserved, and only the interior facades would be changed.
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Sarah
C'est rassurant. Je crains néanmoins que les délais ne soient retardés par des contraintes financières inattendues.
That's reassuring. I fear, however, that the deadlines may be delayed by unexpected financial constraints.
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Théo
C'est probable, mais le projet reste essentiellement solide. Si tout se passe bien, le quartier sera méconnaissable d'ici cinq ans.
That's probable, but the project is basically solid. If all goes well, the neighborhood will be unrecognizable in five years.
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