Like all bustling metropolises, New York easily dazzles many newcomers with the glamour of Times Square. But as they venture to other areas, they slowly realize that most of the city's vitality is concentrated in a few well-known spots. Beyond those areas, New York isn't much different from any other American city. The city has aged, and many of its buildings could certainly be described as having historical charm.
Past Mayors of New York have seldom chosen to develop this land, considering construction time-consuming, labor-intensive, and expensive. In New York's vote-oriented politics, politicians must ensure their constituents' interests receive a certain level of protection. They might not fully deliver on all their grand promises, but they at least cannot deviate too far from what the voters expect.
