Scaffolding Is Everywhere

Examining the policies, history, and unintended consequences of NYC’s scaffolding laws

It’s been a couple weeks since my last post discussing how NYC uses its streets, “Where did all the sidewalk cafes go?”, so I think it’s about time to discuss another aspect of our urban environment. Instead of looking at the disappearance of a beloved urban structure, let’s talk about the proliferation of a less desirable structure: scaffolding.

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