America’s Shiny Obsession: What the Boom in Car Wash Spending Says About Us
The dramatic rise in the car wash industry tells a story of how the automobile has become a reflection of who we are and how we present ourselves to the world
Tag: design
San Diego: Little Italy
Staying in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood was a great experience. Here’s why.
A Decade
Ten Years Of The Urban Phoenix
Trains, Boats, and Trails: Three Barriers to Automobile Speed Have Amplified a Thriving Suburb
Fairport, New York’s growth is likely fueled in part by three barriers to vehicles speed on their Main Street
Seeing Rochester Through “New” Eyes
Recently, a friend of 20 years visited Rochester. Here’s how it went.
The Paper Route: A Lesson In The Benefits Of Density
When I was twelve, I had a paper route. Little did I know the lessons I learned doing my first “job” would show me the lessons of density versus sprawl at a very early age
Is Rochester Leading The Way?
Rochester is the clear leader on the urban innovation curve in Upstate New York
The Beautiful Bones of High Falls, Rochester
A short iPhone photo tour of Rochester’s High Falls area
Word Of Mouth, Not Marketing, Creates Real Growth In Our Cities
Word Of Mouth Rather Than Bright Lights And Fancy Marketing Will Grow Our Cities The Right Way
High Experience, Low Commitment: The Successful Urban Business Model Today
“the most successful grassroots revitalization efforts understand that people today want an experience that maximizes the feeling of belonging while minimizing the need to commit time, preparation and effort. “
Survey Suggests People Don’t See Bikes As Transportation
Our survey suggests that people see cycling more as a recreational and fitness outlet, not a transportation option
Thinking Critically About “Growth”
While we typically see “growth” as positive, we must think critically about the direction and large-scale impact that it creates
When New Design Fails Us
On the outskirts of Rochester, a new traffic pattern poses a serious danger to pedestrians