Google's Kevin Rose rejects cash offer, begins demolition for new home

(1) He absolutely has the right to demolish the home (2) Having the right to do something doesn't necessarily mean it's a good idea (3) In this case, I would think that he will not have a very pleasant time in the neighborhood after exercising his right

This is dumb, just because something is old and nice doesn't make it historic, valuable, or important to the community. Apparently once something is built it can never go away because someone has some kind of an irrational attachment to it.

I see the protection of culture as an attack on progress. Maybe if we want some authentic culture we could rebuilt the longhouses and/or use the temporary tent like structures of the nomads. That would be historic and cultural. ( I'm an oregonian but not a portlander btw). In a more personal note these huge victorian style homes remind me of slave plantations with the big house, good riddance.

Something about that spray-painted sign makes me want to demolish the house anyway, like "how dare you decide that choosing to put up a house of my choosing is 'evil'".

It's not about good vs evil, it's about the community feeling attached to the skyline. (Still doesn't make it a good idea to demolish the house.)

Now, I'm very strongly influenced by my german culture, but the article made me curious: What kind of history does this particular house have, except maybe for its looks? The article just states that the neighbours think it's historic and they seem to imply that them being "thight and political" should also sway Kevin Rose. The petition isn't accessible at the moment.

Now, I don't think his new building would really fit, but why isn't the neighbourhood protected in some way? E.g. my hometown isn't particularly old for german standards, the oldest houses are about 120 years old, but there are still many rules concerning new buildings: The kind/colour of the roof tiles (couldn't build a flat roof), maximum height, etc.. However, they aren't protected against razing either, I think.

I'm surprised there isn't anything similar to National Heritage status in the US. Effectively protecting important or just old buildings from destruction or substantive changes. Also protects the character of an area.

But I guess "freedom" or something.

Does what amounts to celebrity gossip really belong here? If it were a Lindsay Lohan story, it would have no more relevance but wouldn't be posted here. I'm flagging.

It sounds like things might turn out okay, since an offer of $1.375 m was made after they asked for that much.

Does anyone else feel that Kevin Rose has the right to demolish it but at the same time Kevin Rose only cares about Kevin Rose and that this is a dick move?

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Rich white people problems