Stepping Away From Utica
A growing voice of social insulation in Utica has caused me to question my advocacy
Category: New York Cities
Four Hours in Schenectady
TikTok video of my trip to Schenectady
Neighborhood Pride: It’s The Little Things
Building networks of low-cost, high-impact elements that create neighborhood culture and narrative
The First Rule of Sidewalk Snow Plowing: We Don’t Talk About Sidewalk Snow Plowing!
Many say Rust Belt urbanists spend too much time ranting about sidewalk snow removal. Maybe it’s not enough.
Making The Bus An Easier Choice
My bus route connects me to my job AND the best of my city. I’m one of the lucky ones. Imagine if public transit worked for everyone?
High Speed Rail in New York State Makes More Sense Now Than Ever
New York Cities are gaining population after decades of decline. It’s time for the High Speed Rail conversion to re-emerge.
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Utica’s Genesee Street Transformation
Utica’s downtown Genesee Street has been re-striped from 4 lanes to 2 with a turning lane and bike lanes. As is typical with the first of these projects, community leaders are skeptical despite the positive data
Rundel Library North Terrace Project in Rochester, NY
Rochester adds another piece to the network of connected public spaces along the mighty Genesee River
When A Space Tells A City What It Wants To Be
So often, we dictate what goes where in our cities. But once in a while, a space inspires us to understand what it begs to be.
Down By The River
Rochester’s RocTheRiverway campaign activates another puzzle piece, reconnecting residents and visitors to the mighty Genesee River
Roosevelt Plaza: A Small Space With Big Impact
A small space in an Upstate New York urban core that makes you want to stop and stay for a while
Laundromat Urbanism
How a laundromat reminded me of why urbanism is so important
221 Midweek Minutes In Schenectady
Schenectady continues to be one of my favorite Upstate NY destinations
Why Syracuse Is Better Today
Armory Square in Downtown Syracuse was spared the wrecking ball of urban renewal… and it’s better today as a result
The Night A Utica Restaurant Made Me Feel “Important”
Utica’s newest downtown culinary Mecca was exactly what I needed in a difficult time