Stepping Away From Utica
A growing voice of social insulation in Utica has caused me to question my advocacy
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Four Hours in Schenectady
TikTok video of my trip to Schenectady
I Tried Greyhound’s New “Neighbor-Free” Seating Option. Here’s How It Went.
I took a trip on Greyhound to check out their new assigned seating, as well as their “Neighbor-Free” option
See And Be Seen: The Distinction Between Pedestrian Self-Preservation And Actual Safety Solutions
When we ask pedestrians to arm themselves against a hostile car-centric environment, we promote victim shaming instead of addressing the source of the issue.
The Importance Of Urban Exposure At A Young Age
My exposure to Chicago made me realize that Rochester began reaching for the stars a decade ago…
I Stopped Writing For Everyone
The Urban Phoenix has evolved over the years. I recently realized who I am really writing for.
CPSC Demands Recall of the Most Dynamic Micro-Mobility Device
A recent report by the CPSC asks for a recall of one of the most revolutionary micro mobility solutions on the market today
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Utica’s Genesee Street Transformation
Utica’s downtown Genesee Street has been re-striped from 4 lanes to 2 with a turning lane and bike lanes. As is typical with the first of these projects, community leaders are skeptical despite the positive data
SUVs: The Product Of Bad Design
Urbanists hate SUVs. But instead of seeing SUV buyers as the problem, perhaps we start seeing them as victims of a toxically American style of development sprawl
A Path Through A Parking Lot
Take a look at this protected pathway from a parking lot to an entrance. This needs to be the model for all parking in the US.
Rundel Library North Terrace Project in Rochester, NY
Rochester adds another piece to the network of connected public spaces along the mighty Genesee River
You Don’t “NEED” More Space
In the country that leads the world in natural resource consumption, it is decidedly time to reevaluate what we really “need.”
When A Space Tells A City What It Wants To Be
So often, we dictate what goes where in our cities. But once in a while, a space inspires us to understand what it begs to be.
The Kick Scooter and Equitable Transportation
The stigma around the kick scooter is a shame, because it might be the simplest and most powerful urban equity transportation solution ever created
Down By The River
Rochester’s RocTheRiverway campaign activates another puzzle piece, reconnecting residents and visitors to the mighty Genesee River