Architects welcome sustainable development
The Kamra tal-Periti (Chamber of Architects), congratulating Lawrence Gonzi and the Nationalist Party on their electoral success, also expressed support for the commitment shown towards the environment, sustainable development and the reform of the Malta Environment and Planning Authority and their inclusion within the Prime Minister’s portfolio.
Prior to the elections, the chamber had called on all political parties to commit themselves to striving for better quality in architecture and urban design and to higher standards in the construction of buildings and urban spaces for the benefit of the community.
“We commend any effort by the political leaders of the country to place this issue high on the national agenda,” it said. “These measures follow the publication in November 2007 of the chamber’s policy document on the state of the built and natural environment entitled The Urban Challenge: Our Quality of Life and the Built Environment. The document reinforces the belief that quality is essential in adding value to any investment in the country’s future – better standards will result in a better quality of life and an environment better geared to attract investment and tourism. It is with this in mind that the chamber makes this call for the endorsement of the document and its contents by the government.”
The chamber added it now looked forward with enthusiasm to the possibility to engage in discussion with the government and to offer its contribution, to cause real and urgent change based on a commitment to better quality in architecture and an urban environment that reflects the country’s social and economic aspirations.
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