Covid transformed cities, jobs, even entertainment in ways that seem to be ever more permanent — and in some cases, made the world a better place. For example, when stay-at-home orders proliferated and personal space became a health imperative, public transit ridership cratered virtually overnight. In response, cities installed new bike lanes and closed streets to traffic to give pedestrians and bicyclists some extra room. The changes were often wildly popular. Other examples include fairer jobs, greener economies and live-streamed events.

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