Stepping Away From Utica
A growing voice of social insulation in Utica has caused me to question my advocacy
Conversations Surrounding Our Urban Environments
A growing voice of social insulation in Utica has caused me to question my advocacy
TikTok video of my trip to Schenectady
Building networks of low-cost, high-impact elements that create neighborhood culture and narrative
Many say Rust Belt urbanists spend too much time ranting about sidewalk snow removal. Maybe it’s not enough.
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?
New York Cities are gaining population after decades of decline. It’s time for the High Speed Rail conversion to re-emerge.
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
Rochester adds another piece to the network of connected public spaces along the mighty Genesee River
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.
Rochester’s RocTheRiverway campaign activates another puzzle piece, reconnecting residents and visitors to the mighty Genesee River
A small space in an Upstate New York urban core that makes you want to stop and stay for a while
How a laundromat reminded me of why urbanism is so important
Schenectady continues to be one of my favorite Upstate NY destinations
Armory Square in Downtown Syracuse was spared the wrecking ball of urban renewal… and it’s better today as a result
Utica’s newest downtown culinary Mecca was exactly what I needed in a difficult time