The Pigeon Palaces of NYC
New Yorkers are often criticized for being cold or aloof, but this behavior is as much of a survival mechanism as it is a city-wide character flaw. Every day, we are bombarded by a constant stream of stimuli. In response, we tend to retreat into ourselves, preserving our limited attentional resources for the things that matter most. In exchange for our sanity, however, we often overlook many of the quieter details that give the city it’s charm. Take for example, birdhouse row
