București, oraș cu bulină roșie. De ce durează atât de mult consolidarea blocurilor cu risc seismic din Capitală. Doi experți explică piedicile

In Bucharest, 37 seismic-risk buildings have been reinforced over the past 32 years, but over 2,300 remain unaddressed. A recent evacuation of a building in Drumul Taberei highlighted ongoing issues, as a known crack prompted action after nine years of inaction by owners. The consolidation process requires agreement from a majority of owners, which remains a significant hurdle. Financial support is available from the state, but owners still face costs. Many refuse consolidation due to emotional attachments, financial concerns, or distrust in authorities. Additionally, technical challenges arise during project planning, particularly regarding space reduction in apartments. Urban legends about non-invasive solutions complicate matters further, especially for interwar buildings that often lack structural integrity.