> Is that what you want? A city centre made up of tourists staying in "optimally priced" AirBNB flats, whilst the actual residents are forced to live elsewhere

> Is that what you want? A city centre made up of tourists staying in "optimally priced" AirBNB flats, whilst the actual residents are forced to live elsewhere? Maybe. Some cities cater fairly exclusively to tourists, giving them the best locales, whilst locals live in less scenic areas further away from commercial districts. I lived in a tourist city, and it didn't feel terrible. If Berlin becomes like that in the future, residents will adapt---its only during the transition that the most hardship is felt, since people feel their status quo changing. That said... I don't actually believe in unrestrained capitalism, so if Berlin residents want to vote to restrict zoning, it's their right.