It’s A Dangerous Time For Transit
We not only have to fight for transit funding, we have to fight for it when it appears to the casual observer that it’s not working
Membership, Media and Podcasts: More Ways To Connect To UP Content Than Ever
We started as a blog, and that’s what the Urban Phoenix will continue to be. But I wanted to take
What Drivers Don’t Understand About Cyclists
What drivers don’t understand about bikes on our American roads
A Beautiful Spring Evening In Rochester
On the first beautiful spring night, Rochester shows its true colors
Is Rochester Leading The Way?
Rochester is the clear leader on the urban innovation curve in Upstate New York
Urbanism: It’s About Better Choices, Not Downtown Living
The key elements of urbanistic thinking can help us making better decisions about where we live, even if that’s not “downtown.”
540WMain: A Consistent Voice For Community Education & Change
A small local organization is tackling some of Rochester’s most vital conversation
From Tonawanda To Buffalo: A Trail That Truly Connects
A beautiful trail connects residential neighborhoods north of Buffalo to downtown
Don’t Demonize “Live/Work/Play,” Contextualize It
Live/Work/Play is good… packaging it in an ad campaign for exclusive urban living is not
New Urbanism: The Societal Response To The One-Dimensional Life
We have become compartmentalized, one-dimensional humans. Cities offer us the chance to break the cycle.
Five Lessons In 5 Hours: What Albany Is Doing Right
Five takeaways from five hours in Albany
“Thank You For Our Home, Our Health, This Warm Meal And…Our SUV?”
Americans spend more on transportation than we do on food or healthcare, and it’s not even close. When we say what we are grateful for, do we say “I’m thankful for my car” before a good meal and the health of our family?
Albany, New York: A Comfortably Urban Capital On The Rise
A right-sized city with the perfect blend of historical context, modern wonders and vision for a bright future
Photo Thursday #6: Albany’s Empire State Plaza
Today’s photo tells a scary tale of eminent domain
Upstate NY, This Is The Coolest Amtrak Trip You Can Take
A weekend trip to Chicago for $152 bucks? Yes please.