As evidenced on my Instagram account, I have recently returned from a trip to New York City. This fact might have something to do with why I liked this recent video from The New Yorker so much. It features a side-by-side comparison of the same streets using film from the 1930s and today. A few things I noted while watching the video:
- Today’s skyline (as shown in the above video) hasn’t changed as dramatically as I would have thought since the 1930s.
- Mondern day NYC is constantly under construction with scaffolding everywhere. This is especially prominent when compared to the NYC of the 1930s.
- In the 1930’s Central Park was not pedestrian or bike friendly AT ALL.
- New York City is much more lush and green than it was in the 1930s.
- Driving in modern day NYC is insane. Driving in 1930’s NYC is insane.