it is not just the razing of historical buildings. Also the fact that rates of hotel rooms are going beyond what a common man can afford. The reasons provided for the expansion is just a facade. Basically whats happening is land grab by the princes in the guise of expansion and building towers.

If they wanted they could have first demolished the palace thats overlooking the haram.

What was the necessity of a clock tower right in front of the Haram. what is the use of luxurious rooms there? Are people going for fun there or serious prayers?

Is this the example that the Prophet showed?