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 Beautiful Bones Of Binghamton
I spent a few hours in Binghamton, New York and was reminded of the incredible potential that this city possess
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
UP Podcast Episode #2
Rochester resident and Urbanist Carolyn Levine joins me in studio to talk city life. Also, I revisit my recent trip to Schenectady
Survey Says: Negative City Perceptions Abound
A new UP study suggests that negative urban stereotypes continue to plague our urban perceptions
Dedication To Walkability Helps Schenectady Find Balance
Blending tourism, livability and small business growth is hard… Schenectady finds the right mix via unrivaled pedestrian infrastructure
Pay Attention To What We Claim To Pay Attention To
Our downtown revivals are fun… but let’s remember that there is more to our cities than good times and bright lights
Seen On My Commute
The unremarkable things I see on my ride to work, and why they are so important to remember.
UP Podcast Episode #1
In our first podcast, I introduce the topics of livability in our cities today
Best Fine Dining in Upstate NY? Utica. Yes, Utica.
I can promise that you haven’t had a true “approachable fine dining experience” until you’ve visited downtown Utica