For the neighbors who were harmed by the stairway, Sagrada Familia is committed to provide a solution. For this purpose, it is planned to build a wide avenue two blocks long in order to access the temple over Mallorca Street, which generates concern and uncertainty in the city.
The Barcelona City Council committed itself about two weeks ago to make a decision about the unsafe future of the temple. During the term of office, it provides a consensual solution between the Consistory, the Sagrada Familia and the neighbors.
President Esteve Camps to meet with neighbors and City Hall
Esteve Camps, the delegated president of the Sagrada Familia Construction Board, has joined in this affirmation, indicating: “a dialogue is expected with the neighbors who were harmed by the construction of the staircase of the Façade of Glory and the City Council of Barcelona” He also points out that he trusts in finding the best solution.
“The question is not to close in band, but to look for solutions in the best possible way. And that by negotiating with the municipal administration and, at the same time, with the neighbors.” According to what he said this Friday, June 14 in statements to journalists after the award ceremony of I Fons d’Acció Social de la Sagrada Família.
Camps also pointed out that the Construction Board bought the land on Mallorca Street between Lepant and Marina. Indicates that it could be the starting point to find a possible solution for all affected neighbors.
Build between 113 and 138 housing units
The number of dwellings that could be built ranges from 113 to 138 dwellings. This according to the classification made by the Consistory. In addition, he stressed that the first thing is to know how the City Council will deal with the situation and what is the predisposition.
It should be noted that the neighbors have stated that they do not want to leave the neighborhood. Therefore, Holy Family is committed to finding the right solution so that the neighbors do not leave the neighborhood. It should be noted that it is essential to hold many meetings, and of course, it cannot be overnight.
Sagrada Familia commits to an attitude of dialogue in the face of what has happened
The attitude of dialogue is what the City Council has expressed about what should be done with the staircase. They have also collaborated with the neighborhood association in other aspects: “We have reached other collaborations without any problems, so people understand each other by talking”.
On the other hand, the City Council made a commitment to transform the 1976 General Metropolitan Plan (PMG). This plan supports the demolition of houses in the central strip of the two-block-long Mallorca Street. On the other hand, for the Consistory, the urban planning solution that is committed to these two premises, the first is to guarantee the right to housing and to put an end to temporariness.
