Judging by the article in The Argus (August 23), it would appear the fate of Hove may rest in the hands of our Green Party councillors when the King Alfred development project comes up for the next planning and resources vote, now scheduled for September 12.
It was stated in The Argus (June 7) that a report would be issued from the South-East's county councils which would highlight "an £8bn hole in infrastructure spending for the South-East and eastern counties over the next 20 years".
Given this grave situation, how much will the King Alfred development, with its 750 proposed flats, add to the crisis?
What exactly is the Green Party's policy on the overwhelming of our infrastructure and environment by this huge project and the impact it will have on traffic, congestion, air quality, pollution, water and sewerage?
Could it be considered in any way "green" to add to the already grave problems in these areas?
Is it "green" to support the profits of a developer over the local environment?
Has Green Party councillors' excitement about Frank Gehry's involvement in this project eclipsed their commitment to serious green values?
The residents of Hove can only pray it hasn't.
-William Tessier, Hove
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