The Pros And Cons Of Globalized Architecture

Midterm Countries all across the world experience population growths, and population declines. Governments have had all sorts of different regulations and incentives to hinder or promote population growth. Some governments, like America, have blocked out certain groups, for example the Chinese (Oriental Exclusion Acts), from immigrating. On the contrary, the American government in the 1940’s started the Bracero Program to bring Mexican’s into the United States as contracted laborers. There are many examples of control over immigration from the government, and the differences between the 20th and 21st centuries are complex and interesting. In many countries, immigration turns into a political issue. For example, in 1970’s India, there was

On both sides of the river, the downtown areas have dilapidated, old mill building that have not been in use for years. However, a lot of these old mills have been put to use housing restaurants, small business’ and law firms. In this aspect, Lewiston/Auburn may not be giving into globalized architecture. However, drive down by Auburn Middle School and there are rows and rows of houses that all look the same. The classic “white picket fence” scenario is playing out here. With this point of view, outsiders may look in and think that L/A is falling into the globalized architecture. Even with this globalized architecture moving into L/A, the people here have still kept the old historic mill buildings around, giving these two cities more of a locatecture vibe. Lewiston/Auburn is not as globalized as some would think. If anyone would take a stroll down Lisbon Street in Lewiston, they would witness the beauty of these old

The mill buildings that were once the defining structures of L/A, are once again being put into the spotlight. The building are being renovated and restaurants like Fishbones, Gritty’s and Mother India are moving in. Although forward progress with these buildings has been a struggle in the past, there are really some differences starting to pop up. Another way the L/A area is keeping with local cultures, is hosting festivals that bring in people from across Maine, and in some cases across the country. L/A has the Great Falls Balloon Festival, The Lewiston/Auburn Greek Festival, and festivals celebrating the Franco-American population in the surrounding areas. What all of these events have in common is bring the older and newer generation together. It is very important for the next generation to know how L/A was brought together and who the people who built this city were. Without these vital traditions in the area, Lewiston and Auburn could lose the uniqueness of a former mill town identity, and just become another city without a unique