A Transformation That Will Shock You
The difference eleven years can make in our city spaces
Category: new urbanism
The Crime Myth: What We Get Wrong About Cities
Crime is a marketing tool. The reality is that crime is subsiding in our urban areas.
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
Car Free, City Versus Suburbs
A city versus suburbs comparison showing how difficult it is to live car-free in a suburban community
Hey Parking Lots… Be Better!
Parking lots are one of the few places where cars and pedestrians are expected to share the same space with no signals, markings or barriers.
San Diego: Little Italy
Staying in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood was a great experience. Here’s why.
Three Days In Toronto
A couple days in Toronto enlightened us to what a great city can be
San Diego: Local, Metro and Regional Rail at Santa Fe Depot
Using San Diego’s rail transit was simple and convenient. And fun.
In Cities, Change Happens Fast
Because private investment can come (and go) quickly in urban areas, change can happen at a dizzying pace, and quite often, residents struggle to keep up.
San Diego: A Spontaneous Evening In North Park
On a recent trip to San Diego, my wife and I discovered North Park and felt right at home.
It’s A Hard Time Of Year To Be An Urbanist
To the urbanist currently braving the worst the February can throw at us, I see you… and I understand.
A Decade
Ten Years Of The Urban Phoenix