Genesee Street, Utica: The Perfect Road Diet Candidate
Taking Genesee Street down to 2 lanes would create a strong foundation for growth
Tag: downtown
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
A City Without Blame
Designing cities to prevent the traditional urban problems without placing blame
Back To School: An Overlooked Engine Powering Urban Rebirth
It’s no coincidence that the generational rise of students on college campuses correlates with an increased interest in urban living
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.
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
‘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
Urban Paradise
What cities can learn from all-inclusive resorts
Rain, Snow and Cold? Not As Important As You Think
How Minneapolis is a great model for thriving cities in cold weather climates