Paul McGregor Haircutters was a beloved barbershop on St. Marks Place. McGregor opened it in 1965, and quickly rose to fame as the inventor of the shag haircut, as well as Jane Fonda's barber. During the COVID-19 pandemic, barbershops and salons were closed. It was not uncommon to see people getting outdoor haircuts like the one you see above.

New Yorkers enjoy the Bryant Park outdoor library.

The Siegel-Cooper Department Store opened in 1896, and was the largest retail establishment in the city. In this 1900 photo, New Yorkers enjoy some window-shopping. In "Phase 2" of re-opening the city, retail stores are permitted to re-open to shoppers. After months of quiet storefronts, window-shopping may return again, as well.

Above is a photo of the Roof Tree Inn, an early 20th century antique shop and eatery in what is now Koreatown. It offered outdoor dining outside their quirky storefront in the summers.

"Phase 2" will see the re-opening of the city's several-hundred public playgrounds. Until now, swing sets like this one at Tompkins Square Park have been roped off.

In "Phase 2," outdoor seating at restaurants is prime real estate. Not all establishments have rooftop gardens like Cedar Street Tavern does here.

The city is no stranger to open markets and outdoor retail.

The small, boutique clothing shops in the city may have to extend their retail services onto the sidewalk to safely accommodate multiple shoppers at once.