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I doubt that could happen in reality though because they threatened removal. Ideally, NYC DOT and they city Assembly need to figure out a framework that inverts
by lgregg 8y ago
I doubt that could happen in reality though because they threatened removal. Ideally, NYC DOT and they city Assembly need to figure out a framework that inverts the policy where anything is allowed, with licensing, except ____. The purpose of fines penalties for compliance failures.
- bunderbunder 8y agoThat would be ideal. Though, I think what's going on with A-frame signs in Chicago, where you have to go through your alderman or city council representative to get the change championed, is a more likely model. They have a more direct interest in supporting business in their districts, and a bit more ability to get things done. I don't think that bureaucrats in city hall are malicious, so much as that they are busy, have limited authority, and have very little incentive to put much effort into championing individual causes.
- lgregg 8y agoOh, I agree they're not malicious but they do have power especially aldermen in Chicago. Out of college, I worked at a real estate law firm right out of college for a time and had a first-hand view of the power they've got in city hall along with the power in the county. In the case of NYC, It's normally just not summed up to wanting to use their social and political capital to get dog houses on the sidewalks on the books.