Arrivals Quarter

With the invention of the Kinetic Engine, and the ease of travel it provides, many Estalian have been moving to the cities of Carlis and Metis for work. As many of them come from relatively poor farming backgrounds, they typically can't afford both the higher housing costs in Metis, nor the fares on the Metis-Carlis Ferry, so a kind of shantytown has been constructed surrounding Carlis. Known affectionately as the Arrivals Quarter, the hastily-constructed houses are typically occupied by young men from the provinces, unaccustomed to the strictness of The Silver Legion in the large Estalian cities. The Carlis' Arrivals Quarter is not the only one of these shantytowns springing up around other Estalian cities, but it is the largest and most prominent.
Life in the Arrivals Quarter is generally constant, set by the constantsy of the factory floor shifts. The entire population of the quarter is never in one place, with half split between the day and night shifts. Those present typically spend their time sleeping, drinking, or generally causing a problem for the local Silver Legionnaires.
Many in both Carlis and Metis look down on the newcomers, seeing them as uncultured and primitive. However, many are equally likely to take advantage of their lifestyle, as several Metis magnates have made a small fortune building housing and providing alcohol to the workers. I suppose it doesn't matter to them, as long as it's not their backyard that's being trashed.
The Department of Housing is attempting to find a solution to this problem, however, travel and desire are much quicker than beaurocracy, and it's likely that they will continue to be inundated for the foreseeable future.