Residents in historic cities like New York have long grappled with the pressures of overdevelopment and the demolition of cherished buildings. As new towers rise, community voices lament the loss of economic diversity and unique local businesses. Despite their passionate opposition, the real estate industry, backed by political influence and campaign finances, often prevails, wielding promises of job creation and 'affordable housing' to silence dissent. This dynamic threatens to erase the rich architectural heritage that connects residents to their city’s historical narrative, fostering a sense of disconnection and loss.
"The real estate industry and its dependent technocrats insist that the concerns of residents are mere nostalgic nonsense, hurling contempt at their desire to 'preserve the city in amber.'"
"In New York City, residents mostly lose these battles... the industry clobbers the opposition with an embarrassingly simple playbook that promises jobs and 'affordable housing.'"
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