The False Promise of Trickle-Down Urbanism
Large-scale entertainment investments rarely have a positive impact on the local economy.
Two Simple Steps To Your Cycling Resolution
Two super easy steps to help anyone appreciate cycling as an occasional form of transit
The Real Reason Cars Will Continue To Be King
Our need to express ourselves and our worth will ultimately inhibit us from moving beyond the automobile
Amtrak Is The Best Way To See Urban New York. Here’s Why.
Amtrak might be slow, but it stops in the middle of over a half dozen urban centers in Upstate New York
Top Stories of 2017
2017 was a banner year for the UP… here are the 10 entries people read the most.
Nobody Is Trying To Take Away Your Cars
Evan urbanists accept the car will always be king. That doesn’t mean we don’t need to make improvements.
Years Later, A Schenectady Resident’s Enthusiasm Still Rings True
True urban vibrancy doesn’t need to be sold, it needs to be told
Breaking The Law On My Bike & Why You Shouldn’t Care
Even the safest driver is far more of a safety hazard than a cyclist who breaks the law
Spotlight: Rochester’s Volunteer Expo
A unique event in Rochester connects residents to dozens of volunteer opportunities in a single location
A Tower of Parking
One example of how parking dominates new development projects
Suburbanite to Urbanist: My Journey
How a suburban kid became an urban advocate
Detroit’s Downtown Revival in Photos
Detroit’s Downtown Might Surprise You.
When Biking Feels Like Transit
Rochester’s new urban bike path provides transit-like connectivity for very little money
Genesee Street, Utica: The Perfect Road Diet Candidate
Taking Genesee Street down to 2 lanes would create a strong foundation for growth
Add Color To Your Bus Routes
Take 5-10 popular bus lines, remove their numbers, give them “colors” and put them on a map that’s easy to read. It’s that simple.