Outside the walls of the city ‘by and for gentlemen’ lies a boundary space where ordinary people have more say in shaping the way we share the commons. The Grand Harbour edge of Valletta outside the walls has not yet succumbed to commercial exploitation.
Valletta and Our Common Good: City Lounge vs Residents’ Resistance A Series about the City and Good Neighbourliness
For well over a year, City Lounge has abused our common good in order to increase their own commercial activity. However, citizens have not become used to the realization that one of our fellows is abusing the common good for their own enrichment.
Being ‘Unreasonable’ in Unreasonable Times: The Mount Carmel Fracas
“You have to compromise”, the adults in the room say.
Festa Enthusiasts and Their Battle for Open Space
Solidarity and community organising enabled festa enthusiasts to curb development of open spaces for a number of times. But how long will community spirit safeguard the remaining open space, if the popularity of festa declines?
