Bike Commuting’s Worst Enemy Isn’t What You Think
Cars are not the enemy of cyclists. The mindset that dismisses cycling as a lesser form of transit is.
Tag: city
The Key To Utica’s “Next Steps”
With development beginning to take shape in Downtown Utica, serious pedestrian and cycling infrastructure concerns need to be addressed
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
“Mr. Syracuse” Gets First Taste of Utica
Michael John Heagerty, a community leader in Syracuse, spends a few hours exploring Bagg’s Square in Utica.
12 Weeks Of Cycling In A City Made For Cars
I haven’t driven in 3 months, and in that time, I’ve learned a lot about my city, about cars and about myself.
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.
Disconnected: The Buffalo Central Terminal Debate
Why Buffalo’s Amtrak Station Should Remain Downtown
Big Week for The UP
A recap of this week, and a look ahead as UP adds new and exciting content
My Favorite NY Photos: Two Years of The Urban Phoenix
Some of my personal favorites from my journeys across New York State
‘Moneyball’ and Your City
Advanced metrics made baseball better… can they do the same for cities?
Your City Isn’t Special.
While every city is different, the problems and solutions to these exist in every city USA
The Cork’s Been Popped… What’s Next for Your City?
You’ve popped the cork. The champagne has been poured into the glasses of all the citizens as you collectively celebrate
Syracuse’s Armory Square: Urban Done Right
Four hours in a beautifully crafted urban success story
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