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July 13, 2025 Uncategorized

Automobile Addiction

Even the strongest of sustainable commuters can fall into the clutches of automobile additction

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June 17, 2025 Homeless / Social Justice / Uncategorized / Unhoused

When We Walk By: A Powerful Read About America’s Unhoused Crisis

In 2025, I set out to better understand the unhoused crisis in the US. This book helped me to better understand.

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May 11, 2025 Community / Uncategorized

Take Me To Church

Churches, which have long been spaces where communities gather in solidarity, are swiftly disappearing. What does this mean for our communities and the social fabric of society going forward?

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May 10, 2025 biking / Micro mobility / transportation / Uncategorized

This Tiny Tool Makes Active Transportation Easier

A year ago I discovered the Modl Infinity Tool. Game Changer!

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April 6, 2025 new urbanism / rochester / Uncategorized / urbanism / walkability

The Curious Case of the Pont de Rennes Bridge

The lifespan of Rochester’s Pont de Rennes pedestrian bridge is multifaceted, and yet essential to the city’s future

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March 29, 2025 buffalo / bus / new urbanism / transit / transportation / Uncategorized / urbanism / walkability

Another Quick Night in Buffalo

Another spontaneous night in Buffalo highlights how easy and important it is to change your scenery

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March 16, 2025 biking / new urbanism / transportation / Uncategorized / urbanism

First Bike Commutes of the Year

After a harsh winter, I honestly forgot how good it feels to commute to work by bike

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March 14, 2025 biking / bus / new urbanism / Sidewalk / transportation / Uncategorized / urbanism / walkability

Car Free, City Versus Suburbs

A city versus suburbs comparison showing how difficult it is to live car-free in a suburban community

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March 9, 2025 new urbanism / Parking / Sidewalk / Uncategorized / urbanism / walkability

Hey Parking Lots… Be Better!

Parking lots are one of the few places where cars and pedestrians are expected to share the same space with no signals, markings or barriers.

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March 1, 2025 neighborhood / new urbanism / public space / San Diego / Uncategorized

San Diego: Little Italy

Staying in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood was a great experience. Here’s why.

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February 23, 2025 Canada / complete streets / neighborhood / new urbanism / Toronto / transportation / Uncategorized

Three Days In Toronto

A couple days in Toronto enlightened us to what a great city can be

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February 23, 2025 bus / new urbanism / San Diego / transit / transportation / Uncategorized / urbanism

San Diego: Local, Metro and Regional Rail at Santa Fe Depot

Using San Diego’s rail transit was simple and convenient. And fun.

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February 22, 2025 neighborhood / new urbanism / public space / troy / Uncategorized / urbanism

In Cities, Change Happens Fast

Because private investment can come (and go) quickly in urban areas, change can happen at a dizzying pace, and quite often, residents struggle to keep up.

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February 19, 2025 neighborhood / new urbanism / Uncategorized

San Diego: A Spontaneous Evening In North Park

On a recent trip to San Diego, my wife and I discovered North Park and felt right at home.

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February 17, 2025 biking / bus / new urbanism / rochester / scooter / transit / Uncategorized / urbanism / walkability

It’s A Hard Time Of Year To Be An Urbanist

To the urbanist currently braving the worst the February can throw at us, I see you… and I understand.

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