Advice to warriors in the battle against layoffs and chaotic operations: you can just not do layoffs or operate chaotically. This would allow you to emerge victorious.

If I’m being entirely honest, I’d consider this disqualifying behavior.

Giving public space to restaurants and cafes and community gathering is really great, actually! Cities a fraction of the size of DC have incredible public spaces - even though private businesses are allowed to use some of that space in a regulated manner - but the result is a more dynamic city!