Cities were radically reimagined during COVID-19. Can they stay that way?
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Public space was transformed over the past year. But it’s unclear how many of those changes are here to stay.
Through a year of pandemic shutdowns and protests, Americans have rediscovered their public spaces. Homebound city dwellers sought havens in parks, plazas, and reclaimed streets. Many of these places also became stages for protests against police violence and systemic racism in the U.S.