Back to work on revitalising Bridgetown
Article by February 27, 2021
One of Barbados’ leading real estate developers believes that repeated reviews and unwillingness on the part of authorities have led to a “paralysis” of the planned redevelopment of Bridgetown over the years.
However, Sir Paul Altman is warning that with what appears to be a pent-up appetite for investment, local authorities should move with haste in attracting investors and be timelier in handing down decisions.
Reintroducing a multi-million dollar plan that was touted some 15 years ago to revitalize the capital city, Sir Paul expressed disappointment that more work wasn’t done by successive governments to sustain the island’s heritage while focusing on better use and sustainability of the capital.