The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous governments' expenditures. Some people think this money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Historic buildings in major cities are costly to maintain, while many urban residents face shortages of affordable housing and reliable transport. I disagree with the view that restoration money should simply be redirected to new housing and roads, because heritage preservation and urban development should be balanced rather than treated as mutually exclusive.