If humanity does not take

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If humanity does not take sufficient action to curb the effects of climate change, and Miami began to sink into the sea, I would choose to protect the Art Deco Historic District for future generations. I would want the future generation to witness this beauty of the buildings surrounding the district. The Art Deco Historic District is an area located on the Beach of Miami concentrated with other 800 buildings with Art Deco within one square mile. I imagine that it would be ecstatic for future generations to take a walk past the pastel and white-colored stucco buildings that have been beautifully restored to their splendor with amazing designs. Worth noting the Art Deco Historic District, located in South Beach Florida is renowned because it is the district where Gianni Versace, an Italian fashion designer lived; he owned a mansion by Ocean Drive. The Art Deco Historic District boasts a century-old history, color buildings, intricate buildings, and interesting décor elements which offer a glimpse of what the bygone era was like. For these, and many other reasons, it would be reasonable to save this section of Miami for future generations to enjoy the beauty and the rich culture it emits. This text explores in detail why the Art Deco Historic District would be a great place to protect if the effects of climate change sank Miami into the sea.

One of the reasons I would choose to save the Art Deco Historic District is because of its history and the fact that it dates to many decades ago. It would be nice for future generations to see and experience what building build in the early 1920s looked liked so that they can compare with the current designs of buildings that exist today. This was they would appreciate the journey of technological innovations more. Although the Art Deco Historic District reached its heyday in the early 1930s, the architecture used is a depiction of the modern take about neoclassic; it is equally fabulous, retro, and historic at the same time. The style first debuted in Paris in 1925 and is characterized by bright colors ranging from oranges, vibrant greens, yellows, pinks, and pastel blues. The buildings bearing the style of Art Deco feature exotic fauna and flora inside and prominent structural gems such as statues and geometric fountains. The pastel buildings appear embellished with features that are rather glamorous from shiny curves, porthole windows, to terrazzo floors, glass blocks, and chrome accents.

Image 1: Bright colors including oranges, vibrant greens, yellows, pinks, and pastel blues.

Worth noting the Art Deco Historic District was the first neighborhood to be appreciated by the National Register of Historic Places in the 20th century. The neighborhood has more than 800 structures and buildings which were all built between 1923 and 1943. There was a time when the neighborhood had been neglected causing the Art Deco scene to be demolished but it was saved after Barbara Capitman, a preservationist founded a non-profit dedicated to protecting, promoting, and preserving Miami Beach Architectural Historic District’s integrity. Following all the hard work and efforts that have gone to the preservation of Art Deco, in Miami, it is only just that the district is preserved so that future generations can beat witness to its beauty and historical significance.

In addition to being a historic district, another reason why the Art Deco Historic District should be protected is because of the personal connection that I have with the place. I hold so many memories about the district seeing that it was among the favorite places my family loved to visit growing up. My siblings and I have been to the district countless times and it never gets old. Every single trip feels like the first time. One cannot simply get enough of its beauty. The Art Deco Historic District is a must-see; I would love for future generations to experience this beauty and that is why I would advocate having the place protected. It is just like we see it on the television only that the television does not do it justice. It is bright during the day and gets less crowded at night. Because of its beauty, to date, it is my mother’s favorite place to visit if she needs to relax after a long week of work. My mother and I both enjoy taking long morning walks by the beach as we soak in the amazing architecture reflected in the surrounding buildings. The Art Deco Historic District is a fun place to relax and hang out in the company of loved ones and friends. It is also perfect if someone wants to acquire and observe local culture. One can picture it as a trip back in time; the old art deco on the businesses and hotels are just so beautiful. Another aspect about the Art Deco Historic District is the tons of beautiful restaurants and hangouts that are there. The hotels are pocket-friendly and even if they were not, the experience would be worth every penny spent. Another aspect of the Art Deco Historic District is that it attracts people of all kinds; so even if you happen to go there by yourself, you will not feel excluded or out of place as there are children, young and older people, and people from various ethnicities.

Image 2: Miami Beach Ocean Drive- Art Deco Historic District

The Art Deco Historic District would a good place to protect the Art Deco Historic District because of its economic contributions. Because the area is always filled with many people and visitors come from across the world for vacations, the area is always booming with business. Located next to the district are various attractions that attract lots of visitors to the area. Some of them include the Palace Bra and Restaurant, the 8th District Designer District, the World Crawl Miami, South Beach, and Clevelander South Beach. These attractions are all located within 0.03 miles of the Art Deco Historic District making it the perfect location for tourists from around the world to converge. In addition to the attractions, there are various hotels located near Art Deco Historic District including Strand Ocean Drive Suites, Deluxe apartments at the congress, Congress Suites at the Strand, Adrian Hotels Miami Beach, and Clevelander South Beach Hotel. All these hotels and attractions surrounding the Art Deco Historic District provide a perfect way for revenue generation for the owners and through tax remittances; it contributes to the economic growth of Miami as a whole. The Art Deco Historic District has beautiful architecture that serves as an attraction for visitors. This way tourists there on vacations always tend to go back more than one time and each time they spend money for accommodation in hotels, and by the beaches in the surrounding area. This contributes to the economic growth of the area.

Image 3: Booming business at the Art Deco Historic District

If the effects of climate change were to take a toll on the world, I would select the Art Deco Historic District for protection for future generations because of various reasons. The Art Deco Historic District an area located on the Beach of Miami concentrated with other 800 buildings with Art Deco within one square mile. It would be ecstatic for future generations taking a walk past the pastel and white-colored stucco buildings that have been beautifully restored to their splendor with amazing designs. The Art Deco Historic District boasts a century-old history, color buildings, intricate buildings, and interesting décor elements which offer a glimpse of what the bygone era was like. One of the reasons I would choose to save the Art Deco Historic District is because of its history. The district is characterized by bright colors ranging from oranges, vibrant greens, yellows, pinks, and pastel blues. The buildings bearing the style of Art Deco feature exotic fauna and flora inside and prominent structural gems such as statues and geometric fountains. Another reason for protecting the Art Deco Historic District is that I have a personal connection with it; I have been there many times with my family and we enjoy spending our holidays there every single time. Additionally, because of the attractions sites and hotels, the district has become a source of economic stability for its residents.