Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis: Rainy Night During COVID-19

Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis is seen on a rainy night during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. This pedestrian mall, a central artery of downtown Minneapolis, was designed to revitalize the city's core and enhance the pedestrian experience. The Skyway system, visible overhead, connects buildings and provides an elevated, climate-controlled pedestrian network, a significant feature of Minneapolis's urban design. The empty benches and reflections on the wet pavement underscore the unusual quietude that characterized public spaces during the initial outbreak and subsequent lockdowns.