Modern buildings change the character and appearance of towns and cities. The government should insist that new buildings be built in traditional styles to protect cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

With the rapid development of 1architecturearchitectural advancements and the 2rapid pace of modernisationdramatic increase in modernization, many countries have 3allowed the construction ofallowed constructing 4an increasing number of modern buildingsmore and more modern buildings that have created significant 5changes to the character and appearance of residential areaschanges in character and appearance of the living areas. In my opinion, this is unlikely to 6damage cultural identitydeteriorate culture and the suggestion that new high-rise buildings 7should follow traditional stylesshould follow the traditional styles in order to maintain 8culturalculture identity is not persuasive.

9DeleteThere is no denying the fact that buildings erected 10with modern and distinctive designsin modern and unique designs and equipped with more advanced amenities 11can create a modern and dynamic appearancewill partly make a professional and active look for a city or town, which both facilitates 12higher living standards for residentshigher living standards of the locals and 13attracts wealthy touristsdraws attention to wealthy tourists or potential investors who are 14seeking lucrative marketsseeking for lucrative markets to develop their business. When the government 15implementsimplement 16open development policiesthe open policies for its cities and towns to construct modern buildings, many companies are more likely to rent more rooms, offices or apartments 17to establish their branchesso as to place their branches, stores or even head offices. This will 18helppromisingly accelerate the local economy.

With the intention to protect cultural identity, the government can 19consider more practical approachestake consideration into more practical ways rather than insist 20onthe traditional styles for new buildings. Regular 21repairs or refurbishment of historic buildingsrepairs or refurbishment for historical and old buildings, for instance, may be a good idea to keep the country's cultural values alive longer. 22It is those sites that reflect more actual traditions of towns and cities than new ones built in the so-called traditional styles which people cannot ensure if they have been inherited properly from the previous to present builder generation.

In conclusion, modern buildings are obvious results of the constant progress in construction techniques and the economic development of residential regions. The government should encourage building more high-rise buildings to satisfy its inhabitants' higher demands on hi-tech facilities as well as invest effectively in repairing old buildings to conserve traditional values.