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> (so as with most issues regarding our spaces in north america, what we need to make them better is more density. :) Then we raise the problem that this is no
by brvsft 4y ago
> (so as with most issues regarding our spaces in north america, what we need to make them better is more density. :)
Then we raise the problem that this is not longer some simple, happy little shack where I get my coffee and relax. Higher density, higher volume means I wait in a potentially long line, have my personal space violated both considerately and inconsiderately by total strangers, feel the anxiety of being in a potential fire hazard area, etc. Arguably, none of this is better. I am more willing to pay a premium on the coffee than to deal with all of that.
- ryukafalz 4y agoThe longest lines I've ever been in for coffee have been at suburban Starbucks drive-thrus, which are far from dense. My experience is small coffee shops in cities don't really get that crowded. There's plenty of room for those small coffee shops where you can get your coffee and relax in a nice little lounge spot. (I've seen more of them by far in cities than outside, honestly.)
- ethbr0 4y ago> Higher density, higher volume means I wait in a potentially long line The better bargain is to decrease shop area and worker count, and increase number of shops. Tokyo seems to do just fine with 5-seat places...