Layers Of Urbanity: The Visual Effect We Rarely Appreciate
The draw of cities and their visual power is in their Layers of Urbanity, a sort of “kid in a candy store” effect that inspires us to see limitless possibilities
Category: public space
Why You Love The Places You Love
It’s not just important to experience amazing spaces, it’s important that we be keenly aware of why they relax us, inspire us and keep us coming back for more
Parcel 5 in Rochester: Here We Go Again
There’s a new “mixed use” idea for Rochester’s most talked about plot of land. What should we look out for as these plans unfold?
12 Hours In Chicago: A Photo Tour
A photo tour of Chicago’s remarkable park system, riverwalk and more
New Urbanism: The Societal Response To The One-Dimensional Life
We have become compartmentalized, one-dimensional humans. Cities offer us the chance to break the cycle.
Albany, New York: A Comfortably Urban Capital On The Rise
A right-sized city with the perfect blend of historical context, modern wonders and vision for a bright future
What Is Utica Missing Downtown?
Downtown Utica has a lot of parking lots. Here’s something it doesn’t have a lot of…
Photo Thursday #3: The High Line
The High Line in NYC is one of the greatest examples of spatial repurposing
What If We Viewed Public Space Like Tourist Attractions?
Parks and public spaces aren’t always an easy sell, unless we look at them the same way we view other “destinations”
“Rochester, You’re Not Good Enough”
When we prioritize entertainment complexes over livability, we send a clear and unfortunate message to our citizens