MaltaToday survey | Towers make Malta uglier, 68% say

A MaltaToday survey conducted over the past week shows that more than two thirds of the Maltese think that high-rise towers in general make the country uglier, irrespective of where these are located.

The survey also shows that three-quarters of respondents would not like Malta to resemble Dubai with regard to its physical appearance.

The greatest concern on high buildings is their impact on views and landscapes, followed by the perception that these are claustrophobic or alien to the Maltese identity. 

While in their majority the Maltese dislike high-rise buildings, the survey shows 56% seeing some positive advantages in high-rise development when asked to state one. The advantage which was most mentioned is that such buildings are perceived to occupy a smaller footprint of land than horizontal developments and thus help reduce pressure on unspoilt land.

Read the full survey in MaltaToday