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NYC used to be interesting, textured, unique, rough around the edges, etc. Over the last three decades that personality has been squeezed out in favor of a safe
by chiefalchemist 3y ago
NYC used to be interesting, textured, unique, rough around the edges, etc. Over the last three decades that personality has been squeezed out in favor of a safe, mall-esque version of a once leading and creative city. The color beige comes to mind.
True story: Approx 10 to 12 years ago I met a friend (from London) in NYC. "Let's grab a coffee". We walked a good 40 to 50 blocks before we found a *not* Starbucks (or similar). Apparently, only Big Franchise Inc can afford the rents now.
Why wouldn't NYC join the rest of the country in the homogenization of consumer taste?