Rochester, America is Watching
Rochester’s Inner Loop East project is being carefully watched by, well… the whole country.
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Keeping It Real
The best urban revivals pay respect to authentic local culture AND draw a curious crowd from afar.
Is The Urban Revival Over?
A recent New York Times article suggests that the urban revival movement may be over.
College Town & The Money Island
Rochester’s College Town is an example of why “Money Islands” simply don’t work.
Parcel 5: Rochester’s Future In The Balance
Rochester’s Parcel 5 debate sets the tone for the city’s future priorities
Why Are There So Many Bikes At Your Summer Festival?
Why are there always more bike riders at downtown festivals? Because driving and parking is such a hassle.
Does Going Car-Free Really Save Me Money?
The dollars and cents of one month without driving
An Editorial: The Great American Escape
Wealth in the US simply means you have the ability to distance yourself from any unwanted variables
My Downtown is a Neighborhood, Not Your Urban Zoo
Quelling the myth that our downtowns need to be an attraction for suburbanites
Oregon’s “Bike Tax:” It’s Not ALL Bad
While cyclists are outrage at Oregon’s new $15 bike tax, here are some positives
A City Without Blame
Designing cities to prevent the traditional urban problems without placing blame
For Amtrak, It’s Now Or Never in New York State
In two and a half years of The Urban Phoenix, I’ve traveled across New York State more times than I
Pittsford’s Schoen Place
A little slice of awesome
What Have We Sacrificed For Transit Independence?
A commentary the sacrifices we make for a car-dominated infrastructure, and the reason we defend it with everything we have.
Back To School: An Overlooked Engine Powering Urban Rebirth
It’s no coincidence that the generational rise of students on college campuses correlates with an increased interest in urban living