The inauguration of a new underground parking lot in Positano has sparked heated controversy. The project, supported by the mayor Joseph Guide including "a historic public work" e "a conquest of civilization", it was hard criticized by the WWF Terre del Tirreno.
"In exchange for an elevator to the cemetery - he says Claudio d'Esposito, WWF Terre del Tirreno representative - the builder was able to build dozens of garages to sell to private individuals"According to d'Esposito, the work resulted in the defacement of the landscape and the creation of a new building in an area designated to protect historic settlements.
Concerns about the environment
L'environmental association also expresses concerns about the environmental impact of the project, carried out in an area at risk of hydrogeological disasters and with the destruction of Mesozoic fossiliferous rocks.
The Mayor's Defenses
Mayor Guida defends the project, emphasizing the benefits for mobility and accessibility to the cemetery. He also maintains that the work was carried out in compliance with environmental and landscape standards.
The controversy continues
The controversy rages, fueled by social media. The debate highlights the complex challenge of reconciling development and environmental protection in a fragile area like the Amalfi Coast.
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