Los Angeles Times
37 years agoDesign
Cities Subordinate Beauty to Durability in 'Site Furniture' : It's Survival of the Fittest on Streets
Design of site furniture, such as benches and trash receptacles, must balance aesthetics with durability and practicality to combat vandalism and ensure longevity.
Municipalities are willing to invest in durable site furniture to improve the urban street scene, even if it means sacrificing design and cost. [ more ]