Residents Fight to Preserve City's Heart: “A Disaster”
A plan to build an underground parking lot beneath the historic Praça do Município has sparked outrage among residents. The proposal, which would add 500 parking spaces, has drawn criticism for potentially damaging the square and surrounding historic buildings.
In a city with more than 100 thousand inhabitants and enormous tourist pressure, where there is no bus terminal, which allows the connection between urban and interurban public transport, the executive of the Funchal Chamber insists on the insane objective of building a car park underground for private cars in Praça do Município. A disaster, both for the built heritage and for mobility in the historic center.
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Hundreds Sign New Petition
Opponents argue the project conflicts with the city's push for sustainable urban development and could harm iconic structures like the Church and College of the Jesuits. A petition against the plan has already gathered more than eight hundred signatures. The proposed parking garage, capable of accommodating 500 vehicles, has been met with staunch opposition from figures such as Raimundo Quintal, who has described the project as a "disaster."
City Council Says It Will Seek Approval From Cultural Authorities
The city council has said it will seek approval from cultural authorities before proceeding, but critics remain skeptical. Alternative parking locations have been suggested, including a site near the University of Madeira.
Source: Diário de Notícias Madeira
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