Geofencing For Cars?
It’s time we take a good hard look at GPS-enabled speed control for cars.
Author: Arian Horbovetz
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The Movie “Office Space” and the Story of Suburban Boredom
This cult classic movie highlights the mundanity of sprawling, car-centric, chain retail suburban life
Pave and Plow: The Next Standard For American Trails
While trail networks seem to be gaining popularity, we must consider paving and, if necessary, removing snow from them so that they may be a year-round resource
600 Parking Spaces, But My Bike Has To Move…
My complex has over 600 parking spaces, but when I chained my bike to a sign of 10 days, I was told it had to go
Convenience Culture And The American Community
In a 2017 piece, I wrote about the impact of “independent automobile transportation” on our community environments. To take it
A Great Place To Visit, But…
Is walkability a livable amenity or a tourist draw?
When Streets Were Equitable
A remastered video of 1906 San Francisco shows what streets were meant to do
Your City Isn’t Special
Your city has a rich history… but highlighting that alone won’t make you a destination. Blend a historic past with a new urban narrative!
The American Automobile And Racial Exclusivity
The “Pay To Play” cost of the automobile might be the most racially exclusive component of American society
The Brunch Urbanist
For several decades, young white Americans have enjoyed the growth in our cities without understanding the racial, economic and cultural complexities of our urban history
Micro-Tourism In A Pandemic America
Now is the perfect time for us all to explore our own backyards
A Greater Purpose
A Rochester park is now a community canvas for activism against racial injustice
New Rochester Cycle Track: Pretty Great, 5 Years Late
Rochester New York’s newest Cycle Track is a welcomed additive… but its execution might be a little out of step with the progress of the surrounding environment
Is It Still OK To Get Excited About Your City?
With the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement, the infrastructure and history of American cities are rightfully being questioned more than ever. Can we still get excited about their future?
Will Mobility Become More About Choice Than Necessity?
As more Americans work from home and use home delivery, a higher percentage of car trips will be made by choice instead of necessity. How will this impact space in our communities?