I’m not sure, it was very diverse but the amount and type of diversity changes depending on where in the city you are and when it is. I went to a market where just about everyone was I believe from North African or Arab backgrounds, white folks were a minority. I also spent some time in a bar where we were some of the only white people. Most places though white folks were the majority. I’m sure there’s racism but the only bigotry I definitely noticed among Parisians was against the Roma.

Yes, white American who is unable to speak French. Which reminds me, Parisians are a lot less white than in the movies. At least the places I went and the people I met.

Paris. I’ve always heard bad things about Parisians but they were cool. The only rude people I encountered were tourists.

If a person would be “in the right” it doesn’t matter how or why they are a person.

There’s a variety of steps necessary before building begins. Things like getting utilities run to the property, getting permits, etc. If you’re the property owner who has those things ready to go a developer is likely going to choose you over others who still need that prep work done. You can also probably just agree to a smaller cut of the final product. If you’re willing to give up some value and make it more profitable for the developer they will prefer you over someone they will make less money from.

Less than 1%