A PANEL of experts will evaluate the historical and cultural value of old buildings that face demolition or are at a risk of being damaged, the city’s planning authority announced yesterday.

The move comes on the heels of a recent report that some unlisted historical structures were demolished despite protests by residents. The historical building near Changzhi Road E. in Hongkou District was over 100 years old. It was demolished in September even though experts had said the well-preserved wooden structure was of value.

However, the Shanghai Planning and Land Resources Administration said it had made several efforts to save valuable historical buildings that had not yet been listed as protected structures.