Of any city in the US, perhaps none has been so marked by the pandemic as New York. While the changes may seem radical, advocates argue the city has already seen what many could not imagine during the pandemic. More than 70,000 people experienced homelessness in the city in 2019, a number that advocates say attests to the shortage of affordable housing. Transforming the city streetsThe most noticeable change to New York City can easily be seen on its streets. Advocates who have long fought for fewer cars in the city say the difference has been noticeable and previews a radical new future.

Source: The Guardian May 23, 2021 12:00 UTC