The conflict over the urbanization of Font-Rubí de Dalt
In Font-Rubí de Dalt, the controversy over a project of building seven single-family houses has aroused a forceful reaction by the local platform ‘Salvem Font-rubí’. This group of neighbors argues that the urban proposal not only ignores the inhabitant needs of the municipality, but also contravenes the letter of the Landscape of the Penedès.
Critics of housing proposal
According to ‘Salvem Font-rubí’, the new buildings are mainly destined for second homes, at a time when the municipality has numerous empty homes and urbanizable plots. In fact, they mention that there are 188 uninhabited houses, including the paired houses of Santa Maria, which were built in 2008 and are currently abandoned.
Administration’s allegations and response
The platform has made allegations to stop the project, but so far they have not obtained a satisfactory response. The members of ‘Salvem Font-rubí’ have expressed their frustration, saying that the administration does not show intent to stop the urbanization. According to the City Council, the proposal complies with current regulations, but neighbors argue that there are more current legal alternatives that could prevent the destruction of the landscape.
Questions about the future of the landscape
Neighbors have raised fundamental questions about the sustainability of the project, asking if it makes sense to transform the landscape for a particular interest. With the support of 111 firms contrary to the project, ‘Salvem Font-rubí’ emphasizes that this intervention does not respect the commitments of the Landscape Charter, which requires considering the integration of the landscape in any development.
Community and demanding actions
In order to make its voice heard, the platform plans to organize talks and public events, including wine tastings and excursions in Font-rubí. These activities seek not only to visualize the history and heritage of the municipality, but also to raise awareness of the importance of preserving its geography, flora and fauna.
An uncertain future for Font-ruby
The struggle of ‘Salvem Font-rubí’ continues, in the hope that the City Council will recognize its legitimacy as interlocutors. The defense of the landscape and the preservation of natural resources are increasingly crucial in a time when urban growth is threatening local identity.