VOICED : Highway plan sparks fear for Beirut

The video discusses a campaign by the Safe Beirut Heritage Foundation against a proposed road project in Beirut, which threatens historic buildings and gardens. The government claims the road will alleviate traffic congestion, but urban planners argue it will worsen the situation. Local residents express concerns about losing traditional homes, while some engineers highlight potential benefits like improved parking. The debate highlights the tension between development and heritage preservation.

What is the main concern of the Safe Beirut Heritage Foundation regarding the new road project?

• It will take too long to complete.

• It will be too expensive to build.

• It will destroy historic buildings and gardens.

• It will increase the number of cars in the city.

According to urban planner Cary Matui, what is the likely outcome of building the new road?

• It will increase traffic congestion.

• It will have no impact on traffic.

• It will improve public transportation.

• It will reduce traffic congestion.

What is one of the reasons Engineer Eli Hallway supports the road project?

• It will reduce construction costs.

• It will preserve traditional homes.

• It will provide additional parking lots.

• It will create more green spaces.

What is the significance of Ida's home in the context of the road project?

• It is a modern building with no historical value.

• It is a commercial property that will be converted into a parking lot.

• It is one of the few traditional homes left untouched by war.

• It is a government building that will be preserved.

What natural elements will be lost if the road project proceeds?

• A 150-year-old banyan tree and a 60-year-old cherry tree.

• A 200-year-old cedar tree and a 75-year-old maple tree.

• A 100-year-old oak tree and a 50-year-old pine tree.

• A 50-year-old olive tree and a century-old mulberry tree.