Sidewalk shed explained

A sidewalk shed is a temporary structure or scaffold installed over a sidewalk. It is used to protect pedestrians from falling debris during the course of construction.^[1] As of 2022, New York City contained more than 300 miles of sidewalk sheds.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sidewalk Sheds. NYC Buildings. City of New York. 2022-09-03.
2. News: Our Lives, Under Construction. Penelope. Green. 2020-01-02. The New York Times. 2022-09-03.