Loretta, This Is The Utica I Know
A not-so-subtle open letter to a blogger who believes Utica’s refugee sanctuary status is ruining the fabric of the city
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The Urban Revival Triangle: Residents, Businesses and Perception
Closing the gap between residents who want a safe, vibrant downtown and businesses that are still unsure after decades of vacancy
Your City In Focus: How Mobile Photography Is Changing Our Urban Perceptions
Mobile photography is changing the way residents and outsiders see our cities
The Phases of Urban Revival
Like a child, cities experience similar developmental phases that lead them to a healthy, or unhealthy adulthood.
Bike Commuting’s Worst Enemy Isn’t What You Think
Cars are not the enemy of cyclists. The mindset that dismisses cycling as a lesser form of transit is.
The Key To Utica’s “Next Steps”
With development beginning to take shape in Downtown Utica, serious pedestrian and cycling infrastructure concerns need to be addressed
The Big Urban Mistake: Building For Tourism vs. Livability
Catering to new residents and small business owners rather than big ticket development and tourism creates stronger urban spaces
Updating Our Parks
A Downtown Rochester Park gets an upgrade that favors simplicity, sustainability, and a more modern look and feel.
“Mr. Syracuse” Gets First Taste of Utica
Michael John Heagerty, a community leader in Syracuse, spends a few hours exploring Bagg’s Square in Utica.
12 Weeks Of Cycling In A City Made For Cars
I haven’t driven in 3 months, and in that time, I’ve learned a lot about my city, about cars and about myself.
yourUPstate Vol. 5
A weekly visual tour of our Upstate New York Cities
Radio Social: Entertainment Reimagined in Rochester
Bowling & Lawn Games Meets High-End Food and Beverage in a Truly Unique Venue
yourUPstate Vol. 4
A Weekly Visual Tour of Upstate New York Cities
yourUPstate Vol. 3
A weekly visual tour of your upstate cities
Rochester’s Parcel 5: A Critical Urban Debate
Invest in attractions for visitors, or livable space for residents? The balancing act is a growing struggle for cities.