“particularly the view among many academics that preservation movements around the world, working hand in hand with governments and developers, have become a force for gentrification and social displacement, driving out the poor to make room for wealthy homeowners and tourists.”
Have I not been saying this for the past two years on Brownstoner? Was this not what I said had happened to Venice, Italy?
See, if folks would just listen to Benson, all would be well.
ha ha,
benson,
Now we know why the redoubtable Christopher Gray (of the New York Times) has you haunting his consciousness!
“you don’t think an architect has a vested interest in fighting preservation?”
Perhaps as much as homeowners in Crown Heights who fight for LPC designation to up the value of their property.
“It never occurred to me to think of Rem Koolhaas and benson as kindred spirits. ”
Well now you know!
Gosh- you don’t think an architect has a vested interest in fighting preservation?
Legion;
LOL!! Yes, I don’t recall anyone asking if the cigars were “organic”. The mega-babes were definitely “locally-grown” though.
It never occurred to me to think of Rem Koolhaas and benson as kindred spirits.
benson,
Asking for credit from fellow brownstoners is like asking for “organic” cigars at that small business owners meeting you went to this weekend.
“particularly the view among many academics that preservation movements around the world, working hand in hand with governments and developers, have become a force for gentrification and social displacement, driving out the poor to make room for wealthy homeowners and tourists.”
Have I not been saying this for the past two years on Brownstoner? Was this not what I said had happened to Venice, Italy?
See, if folks would just listen to Benson, all would be well.
are honey locusts as badass as honey badgers?