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
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Pay Attention To What We Claim To Pay Attention To
Our downtown revivals are fun… but let’s remember that there is more to our cities than good times and bright lights
Seen On My Commute
The unremarkable things I see on my ride to work, and why they are so important to remember.
UP Podcast Episode #1
In our first podcast, I introduce the topics of livability in our cities today
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
Survey Suggests People Don’t See Bikes As Transportation
Our survey suggests that people see cycling more as a recreational and fitness outlet, not a transportation option
Editorial: Big Data, Big Money & The Power Of Urban Influence
At what point will the informationally empowered overwhelm the informationally ignorant to the point of no return?
Thinking Critically About “Growth”
While we typically see “growth” as positive, we must think critically about the direction and large-scale impact that it creates
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?
The White Washing Paradox of Public Space
To truly appreciate the impact of public space, we must first appreciate what it does for people, not what it does for the bottom line.
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
Stuck In Between
Roads are for cars, sidewalks are for pedestrians… cyclists are stuck in between
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”
UP3 #1: Sara Catherine Jenks
Three questions for a dedicated cycling and urban activist in Rochester
Monorail: A Key Urban Lesson From “The Simpsons”
A popular early episode of The Simpsons highlights how flashy projects and mob mentality eclipse the need for practical improvements to our communities