The Countryside Committee is opposed to the construction of a 48-unit housing complex planned in the last village on the island, in this case in Saint-Louis.
In early 2018, the inhabitants of Saint-Louis discovered with amazement a sign announcing the construction of a private real estate complex of 48 apartments.
This open field construction covers an area of 7294 m² and will rise to a height of 5,52 m.
The village of Saint-Louis also known as the "Free-Town" traditional village and haven of peace which today like the villages of Rambaud, Colombier, Cripple-Gate and Friar's-Bay are the crucible of Saint-Martin d 'yesteryear.
Our ancestors took refuge here, either after escaping from the plantations or after being freed from them.
This last authentic village on the island is about to disappear in favor of concrete.
In addition, this loss of authenticity is a whole lifestyle "countryside" that may disappear.
The residents of these neighborhoods want to preserve their quality of life and vigorously oppose this project, as evidenced by the 300 signatories to the petition.
We must also realize that beyond the destruction of a landscape, the entire island will be impacted by this project. In fact, the population will be the victim of an extension of the traffic jam on the Marigot - Grand-Case axis during peak hours.
Nearly 250 people will be gathered this Wednesday, February 28, at 17 p.m., on the so-called construction property in Saint-Louis to protest against this new real estate project. _AF
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