Dedication To Walkability Helps Schenectady Find Balance
Blending tourism, livability and small business growth is hard… Schenectady finds the right mix via unrivaled pedestrian infrastructure
Category: New York Cities
Seen On My Commute
The unremarkable things I see on my ride to work, and why they are so important to remember.
Best Fine Dining in Upstate NY? Utica. Yes, Utica.
I can promise that you haven’t had a true “approachable fine dining experience” until you’ve visited downtown Utica
Novelty or Legitimacy? The Bike Lane Dilemma In Rochester
Lack of enforcement and maintenance begs the question… is Rochester’s bike infrastructure for real or for show?
A Tale Of Two Main Streets
One handles more traffic with fewer lanes, leading to a safer and more welcoming experience for those on foot
UP3 #1: Sara Catherine Jenks
Three questions for a dedicated cycling and urban activist in Rochester
Movement vs. Militant: A Perspective On Utica, A Lesson For Us All
Sometimes the fight becomes more important than the original idea.
Dedicated Track, Not High Speed Rail, Is The Answer For Amtrak In New York
High speed rail would be great for New York, but a simpler, more cost effective solution is the right one.
“Rochester, You’re Not Good Enough”
When we prioritize entertainment complexes over livability, we send a clear and unfortunate message to our citizens
The Power Of The Coffee Shop
I walked in the door of the coffee house for the first time, ordered a java and looked around at
When New Design Fails Us
On the outskirts of Rochester, a new traffic pattern poses a serious danger to pedestrians
Why Rochester Is So Disconnected From The Genesee River
Rochester wants to reconnect to its river… but it will struggle to do so for one key and often overlooked reason
No Margin for Error
Lack of patience for urban innovation often spells doom for transit projects that experience growing pains
Hospital Or Not, The Key For Utica Is Connecting Genesee To Brewery District
Just as important as the downtown hospital debate is the need to connect Utica’s growth centers
The Trouble With Waterways: We Have To Cross Them
As our cities attempt to reconnect us to our waterways, the bridges that cross them can pose barriers to downtown growth.