Here is the letter of objection of a senior citizen of
Haviva St. to the municipal building plan haifa/2187:
Dear Sirs:
I have been living in Ramot Remez, Haifa
on Chaviva Reik Street since the early 1970's.
I enjoy the clean fresh air, the trees and
greenery and the quiet atmosphere.
I am strongly opposed to the proposed
building plan for the following reasons:
1. Since the buildings on Haviva Reik Street
were built in the 1950's, and our building is
on a steep hill, the foundations are weak and
the addition of more floors, expanded
living space and an elevator would further
weaken the structure. The entire building
could collapse, especially in the event of an
earthquake. In the last relatively mild
earthquake the building shook quite strongly.
Since the SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE is of utmost
importance, if there is even one chance in a
million of this disaster happening then we
must not consider adding more floors to an
old building.
2. If elevators are built and living space
expanded, owners would have to pay additional
fees for the elevator and higher municipal
taxes. We would not be able to afford these
expenses and would be compelled to sell our
apartment.
3. During the period of reconstruction home
owners and those living in rented apartments
would be forced to move.
4. The proposed plan would cause damage to the
environment. Most of the trees and their roots
would be destroyed, weakening the earth and
increasing the possibility of earthquakes'
damages. The trees which provide us with
oxygen, shade, breeze and beauty would be cut
down. The birds living in the trees would
disappear. The natural stream and woods would
be replaced by parking spaces for the cars.
The beautiful rare and protected cyclamen
flowers, which could be a tourist attraction
would disappear. The construction would cause
noise, dust and air pollution. Children and
babies, the elderly and those suffering from
respiratory and heart conditions, (such as
myself,) would suffer most. The additional
cars would further pollute the air.
5. There would be overcrowded living
conditions due to the increase amount of
tenants. Having come from a big city (New
York) I do not wish to live in another
concrete jungle. Overcrowding leads to an
increased crime.
6. Streets would be made wider to
accommodate the parking lots so there would
be less space for sidewalks and benches.
If despite all the disadvantages, if the
reconstruction plan is adopted, then the
entire buildings should be demolished and new
strong and earthquake resistant structures
built.
For the above reasons I am definitely
opposed to the proposed building plan and hope
and pray that it will be repealed.
Thank you for your attention to this
matter,
Yours truly,
Mrs. ...
END OF OBJECTION
Hundreds oppositions were sent against this
municipal building plan. Will they help?
Will the shy cyclamens bloom?
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