Building Quote by Nellie McKay
“In New York City, when they develop something, they never use the old buildings. It's so wasteful. Why not use what's there?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “Urban Planning and Preservation” with Nellie McKay, 2019
Modern development often discards existing structures, wasting resources and erasing history.
In simple terms: New buildings replace old ones wastefully.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for adaptive reuse of existing architecture.
Themes
urban planning
preservation
environment
history
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
policy
environmental
When to use this quote
- city council meetings
- architectural firms
- community activism
- real estate development
Key Concepts
sustainability
cultural heritage
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can cities incentivize reuse?
- What value do historic buildings hold for communities?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures may favor demolition over renovation.
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