I'm actually in favor for the new revamped role-play. In 2.0 we just had a whole bunch of different Rp stories that did not blend at all. I'm hoping that this will bring a connection between stories, as with the new strict rules, and with the creation of groups you have to include it in your lore, etc.
As for the buildings on 2.0. I feel there are a few that should be saved, but for the most part. It was just a littered map full of abandoned towns and such.