Some people believe that old buildings should be protected by law. Others, however, think that they should be replaced by new buildings.

In present-day society, many cities face the issue of whether old
buildings
should be replaced by new
buildings
or not. As I see it, old
buildings
should be maintained. Historic
buildings
certainly have much value in various ways. In the first place, a large number of historic
buildings
represent specific historical figures or events. To be more exact, if
such
buildings
were razed, there would be no precise representation of the corresponding figures and events anymore.
Further
, some historic dwellings embody the unique lifestyle of ethnic groups. Without a doubt, it could be an ethnological disaster if these
buildings
were demolished because of current urban needs.
Last
but not least, many historic
buildings
have outstanding aesthetic value. That means any replication can never show the ancient craftsmanship accurately. Surely,
due to
the rapid increase
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urban population, some historic
buildings
should be knocked down in order to make room for high-rise apartment
buildings
. Yet a more sensible solution to
this
problem can be developing urban transport so that people can easily live in nearby suburbs and commute easily every day.
To conclude
, though old
buildings
may have occupied a lot of urban space, their value should not be neglected. In light of the above factors, I firmly believe that historic
buildings
must be looked after by modern cities.
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