"If no one ever sits there, is a balcony still a balcony?"

Jessica Furseth explores the often overlooked issue of tiny, underutilized balconies in city apartments, questioning whether they truly serve their purpose if no one ever uses them. This commentary highlights the broader issue of urban planning and design that prioritizes aesthetics over functionality. Such balconies reflect a trend where space is allocated but not effectively utilized, raising questions about the balance between form and utility in modern architecture. This discussion is crucial as it touches on how we perceive and use public and private spaces in our increasingly urbanized world.