On: Why New York City Can't Fix Its Ugly Scaffolding Problem

[rhelz]

I like the scaffolding. Makes it easier to smoke in the rain.

[mmmmmbop → rhelz]

I unironically like it, too.

It might not look nice in photos, but the semi-permanence of scaffolding in NYC has resulted in some pretty nice-looking scaffolding structures, some even with lighting. (John Wilson made a great episode on that.)

Beyond that, as a pedestrian you start ignoring the "ugliness" pretty quickly. The scaffolding almost feels kind of cozy, and protects you from the elements.

[wiml → mmmmmbop]

Wonder if we could build them on purpose, instead. Cover each pedestrian lane with a stoa/arcade kind of thing, just made out of more permanent and nicer looking materials.

[plasma_beam → mmmmmbop]

Season 1 Episode 2 of How To With John Wilson. Loved lived that show.

[thfuran → rhelz]

I wonder if it increases smoking enough to cause more deaths than it prevents.