[TeMPOraL]

Yup. In between the waves of lockdowns, cities were actually more pleasant to be in than they normally are - with so many offices closed, there was a lot less people and cars on the streets, meaning less pollution and less noise.

[pnutjam]

Without the commuter rush, many places were much more pleasant. I'm in a suburban area and it used to be a solid hour of "line 'o cars" on the main street by my house. God forbid you want to go somewhere at 5pm or 8am.

Now it's more congested, but traffic still moves pretty quick. I'm not looking forward to all the commuters going back to the office.

[dahfizz]

"for a brief period during unprecedented times, a city apartment was as pleasent to live in as a proper house. This has quickly passed."

[TeMPOraL]

Almost. A proper house still has more space, and less noise constraints :).