A Santo Domingo court ordered the suspension of the city hall’s approval by resolution 62-2005 allowing construction of the 13-level Laurel III tower to Constructora Molina. The Helios de Bella Vista Oeste neighborhood group had debated the construction of the skyscraper. Constructora Molina is known for submitting plans for one height, and eventually building several more floors. This time, the neighbors argued that the builders had taken 400 meters of neighborhood green area without authorization, with the intention of including it in the projected apartment complex. The construction is stopped until an appointed chamber of disputes reviews the case. Harry Messina, spokesman for the neighborhood group, was thrilled. “This is a victory for the community and shows that we were right. This proves that you can’t act against the law, even if you are municipal legislators,” he said. Julian Roa, president of the municipal legal commission, said, “This is an example of how things can be done correctly in this country.” The city hall, presided by Gabriel Castro, had authorized the construction despite the urban planning department of the Santo Domingo Municipality having given its opinion against the construction.