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[–] rockSlayer@lemmy.blahaj.zone 30 points 5 days ago (6 children)

It's too bad that they removed the public seating though. Sitting next to water is nice

[–] pineapplelover@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Can't be having homeless loitering about

[–] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 8 points 5 days ago

Hating the poor and disabled is a time honored tradition.

[–] girsaysdoom@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago

It looks like theres some seating closer to the camera and also there's a kid on a swing. There could be seating hidden by the trees.

I like the more natural aesthetic that the newer video has. The exposured mulch/dirt is probably better for the trees anyways.

[–] CookieOfFortune@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

They added some too if you like at the bottom of the frame.

[–] Dearth@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Looks like they removed all the concrete the benches were sitting on, exposed dirt next to the river is a good choice for many reasons.

[–] SalmiakDragon@feddit.nu 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Such as? I can only come up with a vague "drainage maybe?"

[–] Dearth@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Dirt is cooler than concrete. You can plant stuff in it to reduce temperatures and provide habitat for wildlife.

[–] SalmiakDragon@feddit.nu 2 points 3 days ago

Oh, I know that. I guess your wording made me think there was some unique benefit to having dirt next to the river.

[–] altphoto@lemmy.today 4 points 5 days ago

Good eye. It makes me wonder.

[–] Zarobi@aussie.zone 0 points 5 days ago

The homeless situation in Paris is pretty extreme, at least it was when I visited in 2015