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
Tag: downtown
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”
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
Detroit Pistons Attendance Woes Are A Warning For All Cities
Lagging attendance likely fueled by issues of demographics and the inability to see how downtown wealth doesn’t connect to an impoverished city
Amtrak Is The Best Way To See Urban New York. Here’s Why.
Amtrak might be slow, but it stops in the middle of over a half dozen urban centers in Upstate New York
Genesee Street, Utica: The Perfect Road Diet Candidate
Taking Genesee Street down to 2 lanes would create a strong foundation for growth
Riggies, UC’s and Hockey: 3 Years of The Urban Phoenix
Three years ago today, I began the UP journey
Desperate Development
The model for what makes stronger cities has changed, and yet we continue to embrace (and be sold on) archaic constructs that no longer apply.
Your City On A Date
What would your city be like if you took it out on a first date?
Keeping It Real
The best urban revivals pay respect to authentic local culture AND draw a curious crowd from afar.
My Downtown is a Neighborhood, Not Your Urban Zoo
Quelling the myth that our downtowns need to be an attraction for suburbanites