Neighborhood Pride: It’s The Little Things
Building networks of low-cost, high-impact elements that create neighborhood culture and narrative
Category: urbanism
The First Rule of Sidewalk Snow Plowing: We Don’t Talk About Sidewalk Snow Plowing!
Many say Rust Belt urbanists spend too much time ranting about sidewalk snow removal. Maybe it’s not enough.
Design and Plan For What People Actually Do, Not What They Should Do
We say “people should just be more responsible” in regards to our road users. But drivers typically do the same things when presented with road conditions that welcome speed and unsafe behavior
See And Be Seen: The Distinction Between Pedestrian Self-Preservation And Actual Safety Solutions
When we ask pedestrians to arm themselves against a hostile car-centric environment, we promote victim shaming instead of addressing the source of the issue.
The Importance Of Urban Exposure At A Young Age
My exposure to Chicago made me realize that Rochester began reaching for the stars a decade ago…
Making The Bus An Easier Choice
My bus route connects me to my job AND the best of my city. I’m one of the lucky ones. Imagine if public transit worked for everyone?
I Stopped Writing For Everyone
The Urban Phoenix has evolved over the years. I recently realized who I am really writing for.
9,329 Cars Per Day
Utica’s Genesee Street has been reduced from 4 traffic lanes to two… here are a handful of Rochester streets that handle more traffic with physical space
CPSC Demands Recall of the Most Dynamic Micro-Mobility Device
A recent report by the CPSC asks for a recall of one of the most revolutionary micro mobility solutions on the market today
High Speed Rail in New York State Makes More Sense Now Than Ever
New York Cities are gaining population after decades of decline. It’s time for the High Speed Rail conversion to re-emerge.
My Connections Diminished When I Learned to Drive
I knew everyone in my neighborhood until I learned to drive
SUVs: The Product Of Bad Design
Urbanists hate SUVs. But instead of seeing SUV buyers as the problem, perhaps we start seeing them as victims of a toxically American style of development sprawl
Rundel Library North Terrace Project in Rochester, NY
Rochester adds another piece to the network of connected public spaces along the mighty Genesee River
You Don’t “NEED” More Space
In the country that leads the world in natural resource consumption, it is decidedly time to reevaluate what we really “need.”
When A Space Tells A City What It Wants To Be
So often, we dictate what goes where in our cities. But once in a while, a space inspires us to understand what it begs to be.