Why City Benches Are Becoming More Hostile
Over the years, New York City benches have evolved, using designs often described as hostile or defensive to discourage homeless people from sleeping on them. These design changes have entire Instagram accounts and Reddit forums dedicated to documenting their rise. Though people experiencing street homelessness are the main target, legions of New Yorkers are annoyed. Our reporter explains why benches are now entirely kept out of some new public spaces. Video by Anna Kodé, Gabriel Blanco, Laura
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