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Preservation of cultural heritage in a society should never be outweighed by its economic development


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    economic development is not everything to a society
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    • a metropolis consists not only of material prosperity but also spiritual satisfaction of the individuals that requires blend of different cultures and customs 
       

      
    cultural heritage is invaluable
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    cultural heritage is irreplaceable
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    • a piece of cultural heritage represents a historical event, a custom, or a tradition 
       

      
    cultural heritages belong to everyone
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    • a piece of cultural heritage represents the history of a particular group of people and endows them with an identity 
       

      
    the two policies, namely, preservation of cultural heritage and economic development, are not necessarily mutually exclusive
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    old buildings which is classified as cultural heritage are always obstacles to economic development and modernization
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    • archaic buildings can be readopted for various uses 

      
    even they are functioning properly, they may not do it in an efficient or environment-friendly way
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    • old buildings or architectures use outdated technologies that are not cost-efficient 
       

      
    they may not fit to the new city planning
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    city planning needs not to be monotonic and replace old buildings with modern ones
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    • society consists of different cultural landmarks can be seen as a unique feature of the city 
       

      
    cultural heritages in a local region can contribute positively to the economic development of the community
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    • cultural tourism becomes increasing popular in the 21st century
    • arts, architecture, and custom in local community representing traditional values, if nicely preserved, help to develop cultural tourism of that region