In Sydney, it's in front of pubs so they don't damage the pavement unloading the kegs
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We used to joke it's so when the bouncers throw drunk idiots out at 3AM, they don't get hurt too badly.
From what I've observed it's to stop roots causing swell and uplifts, but i would be amenable to soft footpaths all round,
It probably depends on where you are talking about. Sometimes it is a temporary section when the path has been removed to access pipes etc. underneath. They can easily resurface with asphalt to create a safe walking surface as a temporary measure until the concrete can be replaced.
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