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.
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“Benches are artifacts, the purpose of which is to punctuate architectural photos. They are not so good for seating. There are too few of them; they are too small; they are often isolated from other benches or whatever action there is on the plaza.” — William H. Whyte, The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces
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