Talkin Bout Utica With “Uticast”
My interview on The Uticast with Sam Famolaro. One of the best interviews I’ve ever had!
Category: urbanism
Dear Rochester: Keep Your Head Up
It’s a long road back for our cities. Let’s celebrate the pioneers that come and go and see a bigger picture of progress
A Tale Of Two Renderings: “Dressing Up” Bad Urban Design
A tale of two renderings, neither of which address the real departure from urban form
Photo Thursday #3: The High Line
The High Line in NYC is one of the greatest examples of spatial repurposing
Urbanists Hate Uber & Lyft. Here’s One Reason They Should Love Them Instead
The anonymity of Ride Hailing services gives drivers a chance to experience the diversity that makes city life beautiful
Photo Thursday #2: Chicago’s Maggie Daley Park
The importance of greenery and public space in a single photo
Add Color To Your Bus Routes: Part 2
The best part about having a map that clearly shows major bus routes like subway lines? It makes your system more marketable.
This Photo Shows Why I Support “Context-Based” Cycling Decisions
A picture shows once again why I believe in context-based cycling choices
Small Cities Have It All
Small cities give us the flexibility we’re hungry for
How To Redirect The Angry Partisan Community “Activist”
Simple steps to transform political rage into constructive energy
Utica Visit in Photos: February ’19
Photos from my February ’19 trip to Utica
Rochester’s Ana Liss: 10 Lessons From TrustBelt 2018
Ana Liss gives an extensive report on Trust Belt 2018
Love After Loss: An Urban Therapy Session
Like losses in our own lives, we explore the mindset behind urban revival after decades of loss
How Social Media & Smartphones Gave Light To Our Urban Darkness
Social media and smartphones have made rewarding urban experiences accessible to everyone
MY Big Urban Mistake: Not Seeing The Bigger Picture
Two years ago I wrote a post that became a rallying cry. But I was wrong. Sort of.