How Social Media & Smartphones Gave Light To Our Urban Darkness
Social media and smartphones have made rewarding urban experiences accessible to everyone
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MY Big Urban Mistake: Not Seeing The Bigger Picture
Two years ago I wrote a post that became a rallying cry. But I was wrong. Sort of.
“Don’t Walk!” A Brief Exchange With An Engineer
A brief conversation with a former traffic engineer on a Lyft ride through the city
What It Looks Like When A Local Business Owner Understands Her Urban Environment
A Twitter thread from a small business owner that sees the big picture
The Data We Choose Not To See
Sometimes statistics that can change our misconceptions are right in front of us… we just choose not to listen
Poverty Changed Me Forever
I grew up financially insecure. We received public assistance. It still affects me today, and still I was privileged to transcend.
As 2019 Begins…
A recap of 2018 and a look forward
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
Nine States Are Losing Population, And Everyone Seems To Know Why. Do They?
When we look at states that are losing and gaining population, the metrics often attributed to their success or failure don’t tell the whole story
Enter The Fold
Folding bikes might just be the most practical ride for the casual cyclists
This Sign Says It All
This is why we fight to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists over cars
Urbanists Need To Find Balance
It’s important for all of us to know when to fight, and when to fight another day
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
The 20 Best Of 2018
My favorite Urban Phoenix pieces from 2018