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We the undersigned, can no longer watch silently as short-sighted decisions and greed continue to undermine all that makes Malta special. The health and quality of life of the residents of Malta have deteriorated over different governments asrampant construction has ruined our towns and villages while damaging policies... [...]
By popular demand, having reached 1000 hard copy signatures, we are now launching our open letter to the Prime Minister online. If you share our concerns about Malta’s health and quality of life, please share! (If you have already signed the hard copy, there is no need to sign again.) We call for environmental and social... [...]
Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA) is standing up to the damage to be inflicted on our health and quality of life by the towers planned all over Malta. FAA is joined by Ramblers Association, Friends of the Earth (Malta), Qui-si-Sana Residents Association and Din l-Art Ħelwa to take all legal and other action necessary to stop... [...]
Dear Friends, During the formulation of the planning policy for high-rise buildings, the location of Mrieħel was introduced at a final stage, at which point the public was deprived of its right to be consulted on the matter. We insist that the planning process should be transparent and hold all involved to account. Join us in... [...]
The Planning Authority Board’s decision to grant permits for high-rise towers at Mriehel and at Tigne in Sliema is strongly condemned by environment NGOs Din l-Art Helwa, Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar, Friends of the Earth Malta, and Ramblers Association. In spite of detailed and valid objections presented to them... [...]
By Robert Louis Fenech Writing this piece the morning after the Planning Authority has given the green light to two monster developments – the Mrieħel high-rise blocks and the TownSquare tower (both projects being pushed by Gasan) – I cannot help but feel powerless and desperate. I will admit – I did not... [...]
Miktuba minn Salvu Mallia Meta kont ħafna iżgħar, kont nisma’ xi kanzunetta bħal ta’ Celentano ‘Il Ragazzo della Via Gluch’ titkellem fuq il-ġungla tal-konkos li diġa’ kienet bdiet tibla’ l-Italja u t-tħassir ta’ l-ambjent. Naħseb li għax kont għadni baħnan, kont ngħid bejni u bejn ruħi: “Kieku aħna... [...]
By Astrid Vella FAA Co-ordinator For years we have been told that it is better for the community if we construct tall buildings, rather than in the traditional style. It is however becoming increasingly evident that this is nothing but politician/developer double-speak. MYTH 1: The mantra that our politicians love to repeat... [...]