Urban Pathway: Walkability’s Red Carpet
While often underappreciated, these urban shortcuts can provide convenience and vibrancy to any city setting
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Something’s Brewing Downtown
Craft breweries like Rome’s Copper City Brewing are fueling downtowns across the state
Why Schenectady Will Continue to Surge
Using Google Street View images to show why Schenectady’s layout is perfect for continued growth
The Liberal Stereotype of Urban Revival
Hipsters and millennials are adopting elements of traditional small town conservative values to create better cities
Stop Trashing Our Cities: An Open Letter to the Negative Blogger
An open letter regarding negative blogs and vlogs that trash our cities.
Bike Share: Bridging The Gap
How bike share can better connect mass transit riders and urban destinations
Pedals and Movies: Simple Steps Drive Excitement in Rome and Utica
Rome’s Bike Share and Utica’s Outdoor Movie Series invite residents to enjoy their downtowns.
An Evening Ride in Photographs
By ArianDavidPhotography I bike to work most days. I can sit here and tell you all the benefits of cycling
Where The Sidewalk… Begins.
By ArianDavidPhotography When we talk about walkability, we are not just talking about pedestrian safety, maintenance and access to resources.
Never Stop Exploring Your City
By ArianDavidPhotography Yesterday, on my way to RocBrewing in Rochester, I biked by a street I had honestly never seen
Geneva: From The Edge Of The Lake To The Verge Of Greatness
By ArianDavidPhotography Preface For my 7th stop on my Small Cities Tour across New York State, I spent a sunny
My State, My Cities
The Urban Phoenix has begun welcoming guest writers who would like to contribute to our blog. If you have an
Curiosity Killed The Naysayer
By ArianDavidPhotography So many people ask me how I got the initial idea for my blog. I usually tell some extremely
City Hopping on a Friday: Schenectady & Utica
By ArianDavidPhotography Last Friday I once again did a little “city hopping” as I traveled from Rochester to Schenectady to
Virtual Ride on the Rochester Subway
By ArianDavidPhotography I’ve posted a great deal about Rochester’s abandoned subway system, which consists today of just under a mile