Why Cities Are The Way They Are
A comprehensive look at the elements that have shaped our cities over the last 100 years… in a single blog post.
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The Night A Utica Restaurant Made Me Feel “Important”
Utica’s newest downtown culinary Mecca was exactly what I needed in a difficult time
53 Minutes in Downtown Syracuse With Michael John Heagerty
A quick walk around Downtown Syracuse with mover and shaker Michael John Heagerty restored my faith that our cities can continue to thrive
Urban Unfamiliar: Wednesday Evening In A Different City
An after work trip to a different city can be the perfect micro-getaway
Why I Visit Smaller Cities
Small cities make great day trips. Less ground to cover, less stress to “see it all.”
The Paper Route: A Lesson In The Benefits Of Density
When I was twelve, I had a paper route. Little did I know the lessons I learned doing my first “job” would show me the lessons of density versus sprawl at a very early age
“Get On The Sidewalk”
An encounter on the road shows just how disconnected drivers are from the idea of sharing the road…
Why Don’t Crosswalks Have Stop Signs?
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable users of our right of ways. So why do they not receive the prioritization they deserve?
Is It A Sidewalk? Is It A Path?
Widening a sidewalk and calling it a trail CAN work… but it needs other pedestrian and cycling-focused amenities to maximize its potential
Shamokin Dam, PA: No Pedestrians Allowed
A retail stretch along Route 15 in Pennsylvania is, quite literally, only accessible by car
One Small Step: The Fight For Downtown Green Space
A fight for center city green space comes to fruition in downtown Rochester
The Expectation Of Speed
Wide, multi-lane roads that marginalize pedestrians don’t just encourage speed, they justify it
A Place To Rest While You Wait For The Bus
It’s the simple things that will help public transportation most
Big Houses and Long Commutes, Not Smart Phones, Eroded Community
Suburban sprawl, car culture, growing home sizes and shrinking families have changed our sense of community. The smartphone is the symptom, not the cause, of social erosion.
Sold On Space: The Great American Lie
“Go West Young Man…” a statement that set the tone for a century of suburban sprawl.