Kaid Benfield delivers a photo essay full of holiday cheer that shows the suburbs aren't the only places that know how to accessorize for the season.
While commodious, crowded, and charming public spaces are the foundation of great cities, "[t]he best ones really come alive at this time of year," says Benfield. With examples from Paris to Vancouver to Sao Paolo, he shows how cities can enrich and enliven their public spaces by embracing the holiday spirit with festive lights, furnishings, and experiences.
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