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Citizens concerns about built environment, planning & development in Kingston Metropolitan Area & environs

Kingston, Jamaica
Joined June 2022
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The correlation between canopy cover and lower ambient temperatures has long been established by research. Trees cool air by trapping the sun's rays, thus preventing them from reaching the ground. #greenspaces #savethetrees #urbanlife Read Article at jamaicaobserver.com/columns/…
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Residents of Lady Musgrave Road, East King’s House Road and environs concerned about lack of consultation on plans for four Lane highway. #pedestriansmatter #liveablecommunity #walkablestreets #makeitmakesense #consultcitizens #urbanplanning See link: xitter.cf/CarolNarcisse/status/1…
Dear PM @AndrewHolnessJM, MOF @NigelClarkeJa, @NWA_JA there has been no presentation or consultation, no sight of the actual, proposed plan by residents businesses, schools, commuters using the corridor.Just notices of appropriation of lands for widening Lady Musgrave etc
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Widcombe Community Win Against Developer as communities continue in their fight for Developers & Agencies to respect citizens rights #payitforward #givingback #support #ourcommunity #crc #citizensrights Read full Article at jamaica-gleaner.com/article/…
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Jenna Blackwood's perspective on Landscape architects being a critical component in urban planning. #landscape #greenspaces #urbanplanning Read full Article at jamaica-gleaner.com/article/…
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CRC urges NEPA to reject a proposed increase in allowable noise levels for construction sites #protecthealth #nomoreharm #limitnoisepollution Read full Article at: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/…
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Dust is more than a nuisance, it's a health hazard. Read full Article at: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/… #cleanair #lessdust #wellness
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After implementation from 2017-2023, Confirmation without evaluation is poor planning. Read full Article at: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/… #urbanplanning #whatagwaan #planningmatters #liveablecity
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$120 Million Acadia development on shaky ground after judge sends strong message Read full Article at: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/… #Accountability #lawmatters #enforcement
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Stabilising slopes and environmentally sound development by Mary-Anne Twyman Read full Article: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/… #safedesign #smartplanning
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Devon House answers CRC's questions on public access. jamaica-gleaner.com/article/…
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These are the communities coming together for our rights to the city. Reach out in your neighborhood and help CRC make the difference #housing #architecture #realestate
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One correction to this great coverage: CRC is not calling for another 5 years before confirmation of the Development Order. we say it's BEEN 5 YEARS of implementing it & time to consult, assess impact, lessons & amend it BEFORE confirmation jamaica-gleaner.com/article/…
CRC's Open Letter to PM Andrew Holness @AndrewHolnessJM calls for No Confirmation Without Consultation on the 2017 Provisional Development Order.
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Dear PM @AndrewHolnessJM both & @nepajamaica CEO have said the 2017 Provisional Development Order will be confirmed before year end. please see an open letter to you from @CitizensRightJA urging no Confirmation Without Consultation on the Impact & lessons of the last 5 yrs
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CRC is not against development. We are for urban planning the meets the needs of all citizens. Like, follow and share for more information. #design #architecture #housing
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Citizens Rights to the City is committed to ensuring citizens know & advocate for their right to liveable communities. Follow. Like. Share. For more information,email: citizensrights.tothecity@gmail.com #property #citizensrights #design #architecture
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The CRC advocates and calls for necessary measures to be implemented for a livable and sustainable environment for all citizens. Follow, like and share. Email: citizensrights.tothecity@gmail.com for more information. #crcja #citizenrightstothecityja #jamaica