The Strong Sense Of Parking
A Rochester museum gets a $60 million upgrade, 43% of which is parking
Category: urbanism
Rochester Extends Parking Fees. Here’s Why That’s OK
This decision should be seen as a positive sign of projected growth in Rochester, not as a deterrent.
Ditch The Politics and Get Local
Every big problem is solved by starting at the smallest level. Every pointless political volley can be quieted by real world progress.
What The Hell Is An Urbanist?
Is an Urbanist someone who simply loves city life, or is it a deeper appreciation for the complexities of urban dynamics?
Word Of Mouth, Not Marketing, Creates Real Growth In Our Cities
Word Of Mouth Rather Than Bright Lights And Fancy Marketing Will Grow Our Cities The Right Way
The Binghamton Blog & A Thought On The Next Steps
We love to read positive stories about our cities. But like everything, urban revivals are about more than cocktails and great food
High Experience, Low Commitment: The Successful Urban Business Model Today
“the most successful grassroots revitalization efforts understand that people today want an experience that maximizes the feeling of belonging while minimizing the need to commit time, preparation and effort. “
Scalable Commitment: Why Micro Breweries Are So Hot
The hottest establishments are ones where you can spend a minute or hours, alone or with friends and feel perfectly welcome.
The Big Urban Funk
The best ideas for our cities often turn out to be watered down, manufactured, militant and misguided executions of New Urbanistic concepts
The Great Last-Mile Option & The Stigma Holding It Back
Kick scooters are light, flexible, foldable last-mile transportation options in our cities today… if you can stand the looks and laughs.
UP Podcast Episode #5 – Syracuse Urbanist Chris Fowler
Chris Fowler and I talk about Smart Urbanism, and in my monologue I discuss the issue with creating “destination-based” cities
A Context-Based Look At How We Share Our Roads
Not all roads, & sidewalks are created equal… yet we use rigid opinions and broad brush statistics to specify their specific use regardless of context
Survey: Americans Prefer To Bike On The Sidewalk
76% of Americans ages 25-44 would rather ride on the sidewalk than the road
UP Podcast Episode #4 – Bike Share & Bike Culture with Pace Bike Share’s Aviva Manin
Bike Share & Bike Culture With Guest Aviva Manin from Pace Bike Share
UP Podcast Episode #3 – Neighborhood Identity & Civic Engagement
We talk about our city neighborhoods and civic engagement with Rochester’s Rachel Snyder