The Big Urban Mistake: Building For Tourism vs. Livability
Catering to new residents and small business owners rather than big ticket development and tourism creates stronger urban spaces
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Rochester’s Parcel 5: A Critical Urban Debate
Invest in attractions for visitors, or livable space for residents? The balancing act is a growing struggle for cities.
My Favorite NY Photos: Two Years of The Urban Phoenix
Some of my personal favorites from my journeys across New York State
The South Wedge: Rochester’s Eclectic Urban Paradise
A day in the life of one of Rochester’s most curiously vibrant neighborhoods.
Urban Paradise
What cities can learn from all-inclusive resorts
Live Work Play: The New Urban Model
The what and the why behind our changing urban landscapes
SOUPer Bowl: The Importance of Coming Together
When communities support pro-local events, everyone wins.
Rain, Snow and Cold? Not As Important As You Think
How Minneapolis is a great model for thriving cities in cold weather climates
The Grit Factor
Ideas are necessary, but so is the hard work it takes to make them real.
The Liberal Stereotype of Urban Revival
Hipsters and millennials are adopting elements of traditional small town conservative values to create better cities
Finding Balance with “Local Pride”
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