It’s Easy Seeing Green
Rochester sends a message of support for city life with a flurry of new bike lanes and cycle paths
Riggies, UC’s and Hockey: 3 Years of The Urban Phoenix
Three years ago today, I began the UP journey
What If We Could Only Drive 30?
Imagine waking up one day to a new law… a national 30mph speed limit. What would happen?
Detroit’s QLINE: Cool, Calm, But Not Connective
Detroit’s new streetcar adds to the fun of downtown, but does little to provide real transit
Amazon: America’s Lottery
HQ2: The ultimate “get rich quick” solution for every stumbling city.
Desperate Development
The model for what makes stronger cities has changed, and yet we continue to embrace (and be sold on) archaic constructs that no longer apply.  Â
Why Upstate NY Will Lose The Amazon Sweepstakes
Lack of transit, not high taxes, is likely to be the fateful blow to Rochester and CNY’s chances to land Amazon HQ2
Chicago’s Commitment to Public Space in Photos
Chicago’s commitment to parks and public space is simply spectacular.
Small Cities Can Learn From Bigger Brothers
Big city trends can be a window into a small city’s future
Your City On A Date
What would your city be like if you took it out on a first date?
Rochester, America is Watching
Rochester’s Inner Loop East project is being carefully watched by, well… the whole country.
Keeping It Real
The best urban revivals pay respect to authentic local culture AND draw a curious crowd from afar.
Is The Urban Revival Over?
A recent New York Times article suggests that the urban revival movement may be over.
College Town & The Money Island
Rochester’s College Town is an example of why “Money Islands” simply don’t work.
Parcel 5: Rochester’s Future In The Balance
Rochester’s Parcel 5 debate sets the tone for the city’s future priorities