Many old buildings are protected by law because they are part of a nation's history. However, some people think old buildings should be knocked down to make way for new ones because people need houses and offices. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress?

Because they are part of a country's history, many historic
structures
are legally protected. Some people,
however
, believe that existing
buildings
should be demolished to make space for new ones since people require homes and workplaces. I personally think that preserving historical
buildings
is important because of
the
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value of them and old
buildings
are
also
part of the
culture
of the city. On the one hand, preserving some historical
buildings
is crucial since they have so
much
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historical
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.
Buildings
with historical profit like
that is
a witness of many events that have happened throughout the building’s life.
For example
, the Temple of Literature in Ha Noi, Vietnam is a historical structure that was built in the year 1070 which was a school for the greatest students. Now, it is conserved and known as one of the greatest
structures
in Vietnam. As
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society is developing, cities are
also
improving with high-rise
buildings
, modern constructions. Preserving old
buildings
can
also
be maintaining the country’s
culture
which is important.
Thus
, the government encourages us to preserve historical
structures
as it is part of the nation’s
culture
.
Moreover
, along with the
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society and sky-high
buildings
, the mix of the old
culture
and modern civilization can be unique as people nowadays often look for
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. To be more exact, old historical
buildings
that have great chronicled values nowadays can be attractive to tourists. In conclusion, there is no question that preserving historic
structures
is critical.
However
, I do not feel that a minor modification will be detrimental. We must examine environmental changes and figure out how to adapt while maintaining the traces of our past.
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  • Heritage conservation
  • Cultural landmarks
  • Architectural integrity
  • Sustainable development
  • Urban regeneration
  • Historic edifice
  • Adaptive reuse
  • Urban sprawl
  • Civic pride
  • Cultural identity
  • Aesthetic value
  • Preservation vs. Progress debate
  • Innovative restoration
  • Community engagement
  • Economic revitalization
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