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Magliana was created by speculators in the 1970s in violation of construction regulations, it was not connected to city water, electricity.and sometimes power lines. Open spaces, sidewalks and roads were poorly maintained as well. Neighborhood residents organized,
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Magliana. Co-ordinated construction of houses in the Magliana started in the 1960s. As the population began to grow, the lack of basic necessities became more evident. Homes did not contain running water or
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