Inference in Urban Architecture Critique

In the following excerpt from a contemporary critique of urban architecture, the author reflects on the disparity between historical and modern cityscapes:

"As I wander the streets of this sprawling metropolis, I am struck by the juxtaposition of the historic brick buildings standing resolutely against the backdrop of glass towers that seem to pierce the clouds. Each avenue tells a story, yet the perpetual rush of urban life often drowns out the whisper of history. It raises a profound question: are we designing spaces that honor our past or are we relentlessly paving over it in pursuit of progress? Modernity, with its sleek lines and open spaces, sometimes feels like an affront to the stories embedded in the facades of timeworn structures. The city breathes a palpable tension between what is and what might have been, hinting at a collective amnesia towards the architectural wisdom of our predecessors."