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  2020-04-06

  The City That Slept

  When you look at this picture, you notice something right off the bat. Most likely the fact that the streets of New York City are completely empty. On April 6th, 2020, New York City was as quiet as it’s ever been. The streets were empty and there was a ghostly feeling to it. If you were downtown that day, something had to feel wrong. I chose this picture to submit to the archive because these streets represent how the majority of people felt during lockdown; empty and alone. When people are cooped up and confined to the safety of their home, they start to realize the things that they took advantage of when things were normal. This picture also represents the odd nature in which the pandemic brought upon the world. We’ve never experienced anything like this before, and didn’t really have any idea how to prepare. It kind of just happened, and whether we liked it or not our way of life was going to have to change for the time being. While sitting in our homes, time was never an issue and, for me personally, I kind of just expected that one day this was just going to be all over.
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  2021-04-20

  How Downtown Iowa City plan to bounce back as pandemic eases and shoppers return

  Iowa City has started to formulate plans for fully reopening its downtown area. However, a survey of the stores downtown shows that some business owners are considering selling or closing. In order to help revitalize the community, the city has started efforts to help bring the business more customers.
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  2021-03-23

  Mash trash #23

  Mask near the construction site at 5th and Ash in downtown Tempe.
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  2021-03-22

  Mask trash #21

  Disposable mask found alone the metro light rail near Ash & 5th
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  2020-03-08

  Mask trash #10

  White & blue disposable mask along the rail line. Found near the corner of Ash and 5th in downtown Tempe, AZ.
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  2020-10-12

  A few bad apples

  It seems these days it’s become impossible for people to gather for whatever reason without vandalism and looting following suit. It’s sad to see stories like this because last nights win by the Lakers was such a positive event for the city and now it’s been overshadowed by stories like this. Looting and vandalism aside I wonder how many COVID cases this gathering will cause. It’s hard not to wonder what Kobe would have to say about this.
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  2020-07-24

  Sonora Restaurants Take Over Alleyways to Allow Outside Dining Compliant with COVID-19 Restrictions

  These photos from the Union Democrat show how some downtown businesses in Sonora, California are innovating to allow table service that complies with California safety standards regarding COVID-19. These pictures show the new outdoor dining spaces for the Diamondback Grill and Sonora Brewing Company.
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  2020-05-31

  Empty Lots

  Under quarantine I took up biking to keep me active and mentally sane. This allowed me to cruise around the city I live in and sort of go sight seeing in downtown areas and even the area surrounding Disneyland. Occasionally I’d stop by The Outlets at Orange or aka the block and bike around the completely empty parking lots. I wasn’t the only person there as sometimes I’d see people skating, walking, running, or even roller skating. I think the most interesting things I saw people do to try to stay sane under quarantine was the visits to Krispy Kreme, the line for the drive thru were insanely long and wrapped around the curb like a snake. It felt strange seeing the block so lonely but it has recently reopened and is full of cars yet again.