Novelty or Legitimacy? The Bike Lane Dilemma In Rochester
Lack of enforcement and maintenance begs the question… is Rochester’s bike infrastructure for real or for show?
Tag: cities
The White Washing Paradox of Public Space
To truly appreciate the impact of public space, we must first appreciate what it does for people, not what it does for the bottom line.
A Tale Of Two Main Streets
One handles more traffic with fewer lanes, leading to a safer and more welcoming experience for those on foot
What If We Viewed Public Space Like Tourist Attractions?
Parks and public spaces aren’t always an easy sell, unless we look at them the same way we view other “destinations”
Monorail: A Key Urban Lesson From “The Simpsons”
A popular early episode of The Simpsons highlights how flashy projects and mob mentality eclipse the need for practical improvements to our communities
Movement vs. Militant: A Perspective On Utica, A Lesson For Us All
Sometimes the fight becomes more important than the original idea.
The Adolescence of Urban Revival
Is your city’s revival coming to an end because your city just did something stupid? Nope, it’s just urban adolescence.
Dedicated Track, Not High Speed Rail, Is The Answer For Amtrak In New York
High speed rail would be great for New York, but a simpler, more cost effective solution is the right one.
“Rochester, You’re Not Good Enough”
When we prioritize entertainment complexes over livability, we send a clear and unfortunate message to our citizens
Living Your Local: Paying Respect To The “Average” Urbanist
They might not chair a foundation, but they are the wave of palpable positivity in our urban fabric
Building A Foundation, Not A Destination
We have to stop talking about our cities like theme park rides and start talking about them like self-sustaining centers of multi-faceted growth that also invites others into our urban nests.
The Worst Bike Lane In New York
Even if you’re not a cyclist, this is almost comical
Traffic Calming’s Problem: Vehicle Damage Outweighs Safety Concern
Traffic calming features often receive tremendous criticism because drivers are more worried about vehicle damage than safety
Transit Moves People, Not Money
Connecting residents to jobs, education and resources should be transit’s priority, not investment dollars and vibrancy
Why Rochester Is So Disconnected From The Genesee River
Rochester wants to reconnect to its river… but it will struggle to do so for one key and often overlooked reason