Historical preservation is nice. But is it so crucial that we should use government force to impose it and then pass along the bill?
When one group imposes a cost and someone else gets stuck with the bill, it’s easy for an unjust situation to arise. Historical preservation in Philadelphia is one such system.
Buildings are listed without their owners’ consent — and often in defiance of their owners’ wishes — by an appointed committee of experts and city officials. Once a building is listed, , and all such changes must be done with an eye toward preserving historical character — as determined by the commission.
Considering those costs does not mean opposing the ultimate goal. In fact, it can help to further that goal by creating a system that works for everyone.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
XRP Reverts to Historical Opportunity Zone per This IndicatorXRP is vastly undervalued after significant sell-off this week
Read more »
Promoting healing in Folcroft, borough honors first Black family with historical markerCommemorating tragedy to promote healing in one Delaware County community. Folcroft Borough honored the town’s first Black family with a historical marker Saturday.
Read more »
Vlad The Impaler: Dracula Namesake Cried Tears of Blood, Study SuggestsA chemical analysis of the letters of the legendary historical figure reputed to have inspired fictional vampire Dracula has revealed Vlad Drăculea (aka Vlad the Impaler) may have cried tears of blood.
Read more »
| CBOE Volatility (indexcboe: vix) - Investing.comLive VIX Index quote, charts, historical data, analysis and news. View VIX (CBOE volatility index) price, based on real time data from S&P 500 options.
Read more »
Gladiator (2000) | ScreenRantRidley Scott's historical epic Gladiator stars Russell Crowe as Maximus, a Roman general who is betrayed after the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris). Pressed into slavery, Maximus is forced to fight in the Coliseum for the entertainment of the cruel new emperor, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). Rising to the challenge and inspiring the slaves, Maximus fights to undermine Commodus's unjust rule.
Read more »