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Originally Posted by NYguy
That is true. It's truly a "built" city, and to the degree that a growing, thriving city continues to build, there must be some demolition. A living city often reinvents itself on different fronts. That's one of the things that has always kept New York thriving. West 57th Street used to be a cheesey tourist destination.
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Indeed - but I will say it is slightly disappointing that in the process, some nice buildings must be torn down. NYC has hundreds (if not thousands) of horrendous brown brick boxes which could use a good razing.
Still, all I can say is "full steam ahead" with regards to 57th street.