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…
Tag: downtown
I Stopped Writing For Everyone
The Urban Phoenix has evolved over the years. I recently realized who I am really writing for.
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
Rundel Library North Terrace Project in Rochester, NY
Rochester adds another piece to the network of connected public spaces along the mighty Genesee River
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.
Roosevelt Plaza: A Small Space With Big Impact
A small space in an Upstate New York urban core that makes you want to stop and stay for a while
When Grandpa Simpson Invades Your Public Input Event
There’s always one… a forward thinking public event about our cities’ future is hijacked by a man gasping to remain relevant in a changing world
Why Cities Are The Way They Are
A comprehensive look at the elements that have shaped our cities over the last 100 years… in a single blog post.
If I Lived On A Streetcar Line, I Could Probably Rule The World
Public transit is better for our communities and our environment. But for me and other like me, it’s simply more fun.
What Drivers Don’t Understand About Cyclists
What drivers don’t understand about bikes on our American roads
From Tonawanda To Buffalo: A Trail That Truly Connects
A beautiful trail connects residential neighborhoods north of Buffalo to downtown
What Is Utica Missing Downtown?
Downtown Utica has a lot of parking lots. Here’s something it doesn’t have a lot of…
MY Big Urban Mistake: Not Seeing The Bigger Picture
Two years ago I wrote a post that became a rallying cry. But I was wrong. Sort of.
Roc Holiday Village: Winter Celebrated In Rochester
Roc Holiday Village shows us all that the urban experience can be a year-round celebration in our cold weather cities
Reflecting On 20 Months Of Car-Free Living
I went without a car for nearly 2 years. That time taught me something very important