FAA Statement following confirmation of Casa Lanfreducci Basement status
Following the clarification from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage that only part of the Lanfreducci basement is to be protected, FAA would like to issue the following statement: While it is of course reassuring to know that strong...
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Mepa Landmark Decisions
Following MEPA’s recent refusal of a permit to build flats which were permitted by the Local Plan but violated the streetscape of a Xemxija street lined by two-storey houses, MEPA has now refused a residential project...
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The impact of over-development on our health and economy – 02/07/2011
The Impact of Over-Development on our Health and Economy Residents of many Maltese towns, especially Attard, Marsascala, Qawra Sliema, Swieqi and Xemxija, are finding that their once-peaceful neighbourhoods are turning into concrete jungles. The...
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Ramla l-Ħamra bay still under threat – 11/04/2011
Although the general public is under the impression that the Ramla l-Hamra in Gozo is no longer at risk of development, in fact, it is still under threat. The permit that had been granted in 2007 was subsequently rescinded on the grounds of...
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Ramla update: Developers accomodated again – 16/04/2011
Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar and Save Ramla Group, the two NGOs challenging the application to build 23 villas with pools are very dismayed that MEPA has granted the developers yet another chance to further their Appeal. The plans to build 23...
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Impressive Villa Bonici projects by architecture students – 06/05/2011
Impressive Villa Bonici Projects by Architecture Students The Tony Mifsud Architecture Awards organised by the Sliema Local Council, the Architecture Department of the University of Malta, and Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar were presented on Friday...
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Illegal Encroachment at Ghajnsielem
As part of its efforts to protect residents’ rights, last year Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA) made representations to the Lands Dept in the name of the Għajnsielem residents who were protesting about encroachment of the...
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FAA replies to Ministry of Infrastructure
Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA) refers to the article “Valletta’s Casa Lanfreducci is no Burial Ground” issued on the 14th January 2011 in which the Ministry of Infrastructure denied that the house had been built on...
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Desecration of a crypt for a non-theatre
Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar objects vehemently to the usurpation of the basement and part of the crypt of Casa Lanfreducci in order to extend the roofless theatre’s underground backstage facilities including dressing rooms, showers...
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