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Sustainable Development for St Kitts and Nevis

Sustainable Development for St Kitts and Nevis

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Maryellen L.
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Dorothy P.
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Vicki G.
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Frances R.
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Owen B.
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Amaia P.
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Celeste M.
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Lisa S.
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Sandra S.
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Started by Stop The High Rises in St Kitts 12 years, 7 months ago

New large scale developments are causing many home and land owners in the Federation to lose their peaceful enjoyment of their home. Approval of these developments without public input has made Citizens and Residents frustrated and unsure of their investments. There is a lack of adequate legislation/enforcement of law in place to protect the general public or the environment from the developments proposed or underway. Allowing medium rise buildings will forever alter the vibe and skyline of St Kitts and Nevis. There are more than 8 projects approved which exceed the former height limits and/or density confinements. Many are being built in single family residential areas and could affect our main water resources. Requiring public comment on major planning changes would reduce fear for future investors and give Citizens and Residents a chance to be part of the change in turn reducing friction between developers and individual home owners. Restoring building height and density limitations in areas already developed under those limitations will protect the aesthetic values important to existing residents and the tourism market as well as protect investor’s interests in those areas. Establishing zoning and covenant restrictions and enforcing them will protect present investors, Citizens and Residents while also encouraging new investors to buy. If people see a proper plan in place that is abided by and enforced they will feel more secure in investing. Short term, unplanned development is not sustainable economically, environmentally or socially. We request that the Government of St Kitts and Nevis address the gaps and conflicts in the legal coverage for sustainable development.

Updates

February 21, 2014

I was looking at the skyline again this morning and thinking about how fast everything is shifting without anyone actually asking us what we think. People keep sending me messages about the water situation and it honestly keeps me up because once the ground is torn up for these projects there is no going back. I am trying to get a meeting with the planning board but they are being very vague which feels like it tells me everything I need to know about where their priorities lie right now.

February 21, 2014

I honestly never thought this would gain this much steam but seeing everyone talk about the skyline and those water concerns makes me feel like we are finally starting to turn a corner. It is just wild to see so many people who actually care about the vibe of our islands and I am definitely trying to process the energy building up here.

22 Comments

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David Johnson
11 years ago Featured

These buildings are all destined to be empty shells. The buyers of them will never visit. They just wanted the passport. Based on present occupancy levels at our hotels and inns, we do not need more accommdations. As the buildings sit empty, there will be no revenue to maintain the property, and more imortantly, the promised jobs to so many will be lost. And we'll be left with deteriorating unsightly buildings all over the federaton.....

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Lori Albanese
11 years ago Featured

I spent my life savings to build my Villa in St Kitts. I was told and I Quote,"NOTHING OVER TWO STORIES HIGH WILL EVER BE BUILT ON THE ISLAND." WHAT HAPPENED TO MY PROMISE AND THE PROMISE TO OTHERS LIKE ME! Enough.......this beautiful island that I fell in love with BECAUSE of the natural unspoiled beauty is being ruined for PROFIT and greed....nothing else!!!

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Nick Guise
12 years ago Featured

See my letter written to the Planning Dept.January 2014, stating my strong concern regards over-development without consideration to local residents

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Maryellen Lamb
11 years ago

Don't ruin paradise!

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Dorothy Perta
11 years ago

Please allow ALL voices to be heard prior to disfiguring the beauty of St Kitts and Nevis.

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Frances Ryan
11 years ago

I absolutely agree with what has been already said, only build if it is necessary and in keeping with the existing beautiful architecture not the monstrosities that are currently being built.

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Owen Burgess
11 years ago

Don't pave over paradise to put up a parking lot!

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Celeste Markle
11 years ago

Why not?