I’ve been critical in the past of the Corporation of Hamilton’s plans for the waterfront – which seem to replace Hamilton rather than enhance it. The plans so far seem like an internationalist fantasy of the planning consultants rather than something that organically grows from the city’s history, needs, and financial realities. The project includes [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Development'
Bermuda, FL
February 18th, 2009 · Comments Off · Development
Check this out – it’s a planned community in Florida whose master design is a riff on Bermuda architecture. It’s funny because so many of the new developments in Bermuda seem to be designed to look like Florida.
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Peace and Quiet
January 28th, 2009 · Comments Off · Development, Tourism
Just in case you wondered, the proposed bar at Warwick Long Bay will be allowed to play music that is audible up to 100 metres. That’s not a bar, that’s a nightclub. Ah, the natural environment … If you have not already signed the BEST petition, please do it now! It is plain that there [...]
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Accountability through Transparency
January 23rd, 2009 · Comments Off · Accountability, Development, Reform, Transparency
Here’s wishing: In our democracy, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which encourages accountability through transparency, is the most prominent expression of a profound national commitment to ensuring an open Government. At the heart of that commitment is the idea that accountability is in the interest of the Government and the citizenry alike. The Freedom [...]
Protect Warwick Long Bay!
January 8th, 2009 · Comments Off · Development, Tourism
BEST has started an online petition to protest against the development of Warwick Long Bay Park. Please sign it! In one of his first official duties, new Environment Minister Glenn Blakeney overturned his own Ministry to allow the development of a bar and restaurant (which will surely become home to Belcario’s nightlife productions as well) [...]
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Urban Parks
November 13th, 2008 · Comments Off · Development
In the Throne Speech, Government announced it would do the right thing and move Darrell’s, White’s, and Ports Islands formally into the National Parks System. I look forward to Southlands also being protected as public park space as the Premier has noted is Government’s intention. Stuart Hayward has a good point in noting that the [...]
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Distrust
November 3rd, 2008 · Comments Off · Bermuda Politics, Development, Transparency
The PLP insiders often complain about the swirl of innuendo and distrust directed towards them by a broad cross section of the community. But it’s little wonder this happens when so often their opaque actions breed a lack of trust. Example at hand: The proposed hotel development at Southlands was shoved down the community’s throat [...]
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Internet Gaming
October 29th, 2008 · Comments Off · Bermuda Politics, Business, Development
The Premier was filling space on late night BBC World radio broadcasts tonight, sounding tired and very “off-message”. Pondering Bermuda’s economic uncertainties in the face of declining international business and tourism revenues, the announcer Roger Hearing asked the Premier what Bermuda intended to do. His answer: “We haven’t been able to come up with another [...]
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Cement
October 21st, 2008 · Comments Off · Development
Coming into town this morning I realised the size of the new HSBC headquarters building looming over Front Street. It’s only half built yet it dwarfs the city block. It has changed the face of Hamilton. What were they thinking? An annual music festival doesn’t add lasting Pop & Sizzle to our town – a [...]
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Thank You Vesey Much
October 6th, 2008 · Comments Off · Development
As we all know, Bermuda’s open space is disappearing quickly, putting pressure on our wildlife as well as limiting recreation alternatives for our people. The Bermuda National Trust and the Audubon Society have a programme called Buy Back Bermuda [pdf] that seeks to acquire land and preserve open space from development. That programme has purchased [...]
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