Critics are mocking New York City’s newly installed sidewalk sheds for their unusually angled roofs, sparking online debates about their unusual appearance. Beyond aesthetics, however, a design expert warns that the real challenge may lie in determining which entity will cover the costs of construction and maintenance. The controversy highlights tensions between innovative urban design and practical funding concerns.
New York City’s newly designs sidewalk sheds are getting roasted online for their oddly sloped roofs -- but a design expert says the bigger problem is who’ll pick up the tab.
