Ever the remodeling city, a NYC block is not complete with at least one building sheathed in scaffolding. The need arises due to aging brick buildings. They could serve multiple purposes. What if they weren't temporary? Especially at the sidewalk, the scaffolding covering protects pedestrians from falling construction debris, but also fend off the summer sun and rain outbursts. It reminds me of European covered walkways, Spanish portals, the gallery. What is the modern equivalent? How does it serve the pedestrian, as well as the building inhabitant, the motorists, the bus rider? Environmentally, how can scaffolds address water, plantings, energy? and socially? with protected space, second tier sidewalks?
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