Yeah, lets just let anyone who wants to set up shop in the middle of NYC roads. Won't impact traffic in the city at all.
>Why not look at other industries that might value from such a permit.
Ah, yes, you're not propagating that anyone can block my streets. Only the ones that stand to make money from it. Look, if you want to be on the streets of NYC, rent some fucking street-front property, don't ask the city to turn the roads into bonus street-front property because you're too fucking cheap to cover rent.
For utility work, its necessary. I'm not actually thrilled about closing streets for filming. I don't know how easy it should be to do, but I do know that it requires the access. Getting outdoor street shots in NYC isn't possible from inside a store, selling shoes is as possible whichever side of the sidewalk you're on.
What is the special needs use case for a shoe manufacturer?
This is an inspiring story, but when I hear about founders cheating, backstabbing and hurting others in the process, that is not inspiring... and there is a fine line between the two.