Can The Subway Make Us Better Humans?
How uncomfortable spaces make us better people
Category: urbanism
Brightline Is Not The Problem. Our Car First Culture Is
The media continues to publish narratives that depict Florida’s High Speed Rail is inherently dangerous. Here’s why this is wrong.
Why Businesses Evolve To Survive, But Communities Freeze In Time
We expect businesses to innovate, restaurants to create flashy new vibes and menus, and smartphones to have the most novel tech. So why do we resist innovation and change in our communities?
Seeing Our Streets Again: Why Walk Audits Matter More Than We Think
Walk Audits, or purposeful strolls around a community, can be the easiest and most important tool that an individual or group can utilize to identify the strengths and challenges in their community.
Wrigley Field: Baseball’s Urban Unicorn
Wrigley Field in Chicago was built before the automobile was king, and thus has virtually no parking. It is a reminder of how dense urban living and quality urban form can breed something special and unique.
Buffalo’s Metro Rail Steps Forward: The DL&W Extension and the City That’s Ready To Grow With It
A short extension of Buffalo’s NFTA Metro Rail signals an investment in the future of the city’s connectivity
Bryant Park and the Art of Thoughtful Placemaking
How meaningful design and socially conscious programming turned a seedy park into an shining example of what public space can be
A Subway in Buffalo?
Buffalo’s light rail/subway punches above its weight
How Removing a Highway Breathed New Life (and Less Traffic) into NYC
NYC’s West Side Highway project is an example for highway removal projects across the state
The Main Street Mirage: Why We Visit Community but Buy Isolation
Why do we vacation in one reality and live in another?
Remote Work and The Health of Our Cities
Working from home is a wonderful privilege. But our cities are struggling as a result. What’s next?
Toughness Tested
Toughness isn’t about the truck you drive, it’s about the community you’re a part of
The Curious Case of the Pont de Rennes Bridge
The lifespan of Rochester’s Pont de Rennes pedestrian bridge is multifaceted, and yet essential to the city’s future
Another Quick Night in Buffalo
Another spontaneous night in Buffalo highlights how easy and important it is to change your scenery
First Bike Commutes of the Year
After a harsh winter, I honestly forgot how good it feels to commute to work by bike