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.
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