SAT Reading & Writing Question of the Day
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In many parks, benches face the path like theater seats, inviting pause but not exchange. A small redesign can change that. When two benches are placed at a gentle angle, with enough space for wheelchairs to join the arc, strangers make eye contact more easily, and family groups can include everyone without shouting down the row. Curved seats, center armrests that aid standing, and shade that covers all positions signal that the space is meant to be shared. In a pilot on Market Street, we observed longer visits and more cross-group conversations after the benches were reoriented and clustered. Cities need not build amphitheaters to invite community; they can arrange a few planks more thoughtfully.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?