Urbanism: It’s About Better Choices, Not Downtown Living
The key elements of urbanistic thinking can help us making better decisions about where we live, even if that’s not “downtown.”
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540WMain: A Consistent Voice For Community Education & Change
A small local organization is tackling some of Rochester’s most vital conversation
Photo Thursday #5: Parcel 5
Today’s image showcases the power of public space in our downtowns
Google Maps Tells A New Story Of An Old Rochester Mistake
Google Maps updated their satellite view of Rochester, showing the amazing transformation of the former Inner Loop
Dear Rochester: Keep Your Head Up
It’s a long road back for our cities. Let’s celebrate the pioneers that come and go and see a bigger picture of progress
A Tale Of Two Renderings: “Dressing Up” Bad Urban Design
A tale of two renderings, neither of which address the real departure from urban form
Small Cities Have It All
Small cities give us the flexibility we’re hungry for
Rochester’s Ana Liss: 10 Lessons From TrustBelt 2018
Ana Liss gives an extensive report on Trust Belt 2018
Growth Vs. Redistribution: The Fall Of The Neighborhood Bar
Are craft breweries killing the neighborhood bar? It’s a question of “growth” versus the redistribution of our entertainment budgets
Roc Holiday Village: Winter Celebrated In Rochester
Roc Holiday Village shows us all that the urban experience can be a year-round celebration in our cold weather cities
The Beautiful Bones of High Falls, Rochester
A short iPhone photo tour of Rochester’s High Falls area
Rochester’s Employment Sprawl Strains Transit Effectiveness And Opportunity
When jobs move away from our city centers, it makes efficient transit nearly impossible
Reflecting On 20 Months Of Car-Free Living
I went without a car for nearly 2 years. That time taught me something very important
Residential Moats: Greater Rochester’s Elmwood Avenue
A harsh look at one of Greater Rochester’s most ridiculous roads
I Met My Wife On A Bike
Last weekend I married the love of my life… a love that never would have happened if I was driving