Can you imagine a Valletta where large government buildings have been transformed into five-star hotels, subterranean tunnels link the city to its suburbs, and dilapidated townhouses are restored to their former glory? Entrepreneur Anġlu Xuereb can. In a detailed 10-year master plan passed on to The Sunday Times of Malta, Mr Xuereb maps out his vision for the capital. "My vision is for a Valletta with a long-term master plan that will enable it to be regenerated into a truly unique Renaissance city. "I love our capital city and I want it to be brought back to life as a centre of commerce and a home for the many residents that should be attracted back," says Mr Xuereb's 14-page plan, Regenerating Our Renaissance Capital. His suggestions range from logistical changes such as limiting the window for when delivery trucks can enter the city or putting an 11pm curfew on live music to not disturb residents, to larger, more ambitious proposals such as an underground electric tram connecting the Floriana park-and-ride to City Gate. In fact, Mr Xuereb envisions an extensive tunnel network for Valletta and its surroundings, such as a network connecting the Porte des Bombes to Floriana and...
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