American University Of Malta Extension Rejected By Planning Authority
The Planning Authority has rejected the American University of Malta’s application to extend its campus further onto the Cottonera Waterfront.
The controversial extension had been the target of protests and demonstrations over the last few weeks, with residents asking for their land to be given back to them, complaining of overdevelopment in the harbour area.
Activist group Moviment Graffitti had criticised the plans, alongside local residents, on three major points:
1) Loss of open public space, in a locality which is already very densely built and starved of open areas for the community.
2) Loss of built heritage and heritage views, which are the essence of Cottonera’s heritage and identity.
3) Aesthetic considerations, due to proposed designs and heights which are not in keeping with Urban Conservation Area policies.
You can watch one of the recent protests in a live video below:
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