A Seat at the Table: How Dining Sheds are Essential for Accessibility and Inclusivity
The removal and restriction of NYC's dining sheds has made the city less accessible and less inclusive. We need to bring them back.
Amenities30
Highlighting a Community’s Identity by Creating Great Amenities: A bench at a corner; shade from a canopy or tree; a drinking fountain; a simple bollard...all are like life support to everyone in a community...And, the best communities place them where people need them. Comfort is the knowledge that a community cares.
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