if you open the door and allow the change the building codes ...what next? I agree with you rob in that negril will eventually go from village to town, and thats probally not a bad thing......but town to city? Imagine walking to the beach and you look left towards the cliffs and 5 story building catches your eye....or look right and theres 10 story building past rutland point. i would never suggest holding back progress and the jobs and improved infastructure it brings but if progress is not controlled the only thing you may be left with is a 10 story abandoned eyesore. What about the water issues? What about sewage issues? What about traffic issues? What about supply issues? Progress needs to be contolled. Allow changes but going from the current building codes to high rise is a hella of a leap. perhaps a middle ground can be found somewhere, one addresses the concerns of both parties. with much respect, onthecorner