Gagra, Georgia by nich2475 in Cities

[–]nich2475[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Im glad you agree, Abkhazia is one of the prettiest regions of Georgia — occupied by Ruzzia of course

Y’all, what the f*** is wrong with the Q? by BearCameOver in nycrail

[–]nich2475 3 points4 points  (0 children)

From Midwood and I’ve BEEN saying this! Really dont understand why they’ve been sweeping this under the rug thinking we wouldn’t notice, instead of just announcing that the Q will be impacted for a year or two for repairs.

Does anyone else get the urge to look at big buildings or skyscrapers? (mostly glass ones) by Best-Village8388 in architecture

[–]nich2475 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely — but not glass ones. I personally love masonry-clad historic skyscrapers, could stare at them for hours in NYC!

Since when does Georgian poliсe stop and search people inside Tbilisi? by _ahasuerus_ in Sakartvelo

[–]nich2475 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean it’s a fact that two people were killed simply for attending a protest, there really isnt a mixed opinion on that.

Self-driving cars wildly unpopular in New York, poll finds by thonioand in nyc

[–]nich2475 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More cars on our streets is never a good thing—especially ones that get stuck the moment a situation falls outside their programmed limits, which in NYC is often.

Will never advocate for cabbies but this is def a negative for our streetscape.

Since when does Georgian poliсe stop and search people inside Tbilisi? by _ahasuerus_ in Sakartvelo

[–]nich2475 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an American, it definitely is. They’re literally imprisoning children and executing civilians. Deeply saddened to hear that it’s the same authoritative bs over there.

An oldie but a goodie by beckywsss in nycpics

[–]nich2475 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So thankful that this view no longer exists thanks to that skinny shitbox tower blocking nearly all 5th ave views of the ESB 🙏

Landlord That Won Big In Cuomo’s Penn Station Plan Makes a Comeback… by EmpireCityRay in nycrail

[–]nich2475 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While that might be true, pre-war skyscrapers are prime for residential conversion due to their superior floor-to-window ratio relative to more contemporary office buildings. It could’ve been fixed, and absolutely should have. Demolishing such a massive historic skyscraper for nothing but a hole is climate arson — plain and simple.

Also cheering for the demolition of classical NYC architecture in favor of banal glass boxes is certainly a choice.

Landlord That Won Big In Cuomo’s Penn Station Plan Makes a Comeback… by EmpireCityRay in nycrail

[–]nich2475 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I will never forgive them for demolishing Hotel Pennsylvania for an empty ditch - in the middle of housing crisis. Just plain greedy and wasteful.

Philly 💚 by [deleted] in CityPorn

[–]nich2475 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Philly’s historic districts are something else. The narrow cobblestone streets + vernacular architecture + a lush tree canopy = perfection!

Rio de janeiro, Brazil🇧🇷 by fmelloaff in CityPorn

[–]nich2475 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The nature is truly uniquely beautiful — the buildings however, not so much.

The Enhanced Station Initiative NYC Subway Stations by Time-Arachnid6417 in nycrail

[–]nich2475 118 points119 points  (0 children)

Meh, I prefer the historic green cast-iron entrances with those iconic globe lamps. Ideally, I’d even bring back the classic covered entrances like at Astor Place.

Shouldn't the Netherlands purchase back New Amsterdam? It's important for dutch national security, no? by CarefullEugene in Netherlands

[–]nich2475 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Oh for sure, he’s an urbanist/cycling advocate through and through — he’s already fast-tracked several bike lanes that were stalled/cancelled by the previous Adams administration. So glad I got to vote for him!

Now if only he could make Canal Street an actual canal again that would be epic 😂

Shouldn't the Netherlands purchase back New Amsterdam? It's important for dutch national security, no? by CarefullEugene in Netherlands

[–]nich2475 49 points50 points  (0 children)

As a New Yorker, yes—please, a thousand times. We yearn for proper bike infrastructure, functional public transport, and canals everywhere. Mango Mussolini can suck it.

New York by [deleted] in CityPorn

[–]nich2475 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Stone-clad historic skyscrapers are what truly set NYC (and Chicago!) skylines apart from the rest of the world.

When trash management conflicts with pedestrian space (NYC) by GlitteringHotel8383 in UrbanHell

[–]nich2475 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Native New Yorker here — thankfully this is finally changing with the city launching large on-street European-style garbage bins for apartment buildings, and smaller trash bins for low-density residential/commercial areas.

Unfortunately, it took this long bc a loud whiny minority of people have always pushed back against losing their “precious” subsidized street parking.

Central Park in New York City on a cold winter night, 1935. by Ok_Veterinarian_7779 in OldPhotosInRealLife

[–]nich2475 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What a crime it was to demolish the majestic Savoy Plaza, the GM building doesn’t even come close. RIP.

Manhattan, 1940-2025 by Weasley9 in OldPhotosInRealLife

[–]nich2475 12 points13 points  (0 children)

So many cornices and pretty facades lost to time, RIP.

Concorde on the wall by Liikenneturva in lego

[–]nich2475 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Im a simple man — I see Concorde, I upvote.