Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses in an area. Others believe that local councils should allow people to choose different designs for their houses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

According to some, all

houses

of the same area should look alike, no matter when they were built. While others believe that people have to have a right to choose the appearance of

buildings

in their neighbourhood. I think that the

houses

are an important part of

city

culture and have to be moderated by the government. To start with, many tourists learn the history or the culture of the country through its

houses

,

buildings

, constructions.

Also

, a similar style creates a unified appearance of the

city

and a harmonic view.

For example

, by the law of Saint-Petersburg, every building in the

city

centre should not be higher than 5 or 6 floors, just like in the days of the Russian Empire, when the oldest and the most beautiful part of the

city

was built.

Moreover

, outdoor ads or signage have to be minimalistic in order not to distract from the architecture of the

city

.

Thus

, old and new architectures match each other.

However

, sometimes

houses

do not hold any historical importance. Each of them seems the same: grey and boring.

Besides

, old types of

buildings

might be not suitable for comfortable modern life.

For instance

, all around Russia, especially in Moscow, there are lots of

houses

called “Khrushchevky” by the name of the Soviet leader Nikita Khruschev. These

buildings

have thin walls, problems with heating and Internet connection as well. The exterior of these blocks of flats is made out of grey bricks and looks grimly. The government of Moscow is trying to destroy these

houses

and change them with different ones. In conclusion, while planning new neighbourhoods, people have to take into account the past of the

city

, respect it and do not create something unusual and unsuitable.