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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
Hospitals Are Not “Activators”
They keep us healthy, they employ our citizens, but don’t expect them to activate our cities
“I Think I See The Entire City Differently”
An interview with two of Rochester’s newest cyclists
Finding A Better Way
With a little research, we can find the stress-free bike routes through our communities
The Strong Sense Of Parking
A Rochester museum gets a $60 million upgrade, 43% of which is parking
We’re Getting There Rochester
Rochester’s downtown is alive, and the source of much debate… a clear sign that people are choosing city pride over indifference
Rochester Extends Parking Fees. Here’s Why That’s OK
This decision should be seen as a positive sign of projected growth in Rochester, not as a deterrent.