Hospitals Are Not “Activators”
They keep us healthy, they employ our citizens, but don’t expect them to activate our cities
Tag: infrastructure
Popup Density
Summer festivals add temporary density, and congestion that incentivizes other modes of transit
Finding A Better Way
With a little research, we can find the stress-free bike routes through our communities
We’re Getting There Rochester
Rochester’s downtown is alive, and the source of much debate… a clear sign that people are choosing city pride over indifference
Rochester Extends Parking Fees. Here’s Why That’s OK
This decision should be seen as a positive sign of projected growth in Rochester, not as a deterrent.
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
The Binghamton Blog & A Thought On The Next Steps
We love to read positive stories about our cities. But like everything, urban revivals are about more than cocktails and great food
The Big Urban Funk
The best ideas for our cities often turn out to be watered down, manufactured, militant and misguided executions of New Urbanistic concepts
UP Podcast Episode #5 – Syracuse Urbanist Chris Fowler
Chris Fowler and I talk about Smart Urbanism, and in my monologue I discuss the issue with creating “destination-based” cities
Survey: Americans Prefer To Bike On The Sidewalk
76% of Americans ages 25-44 would rather ride on the sidewalk than the road
UP Podcast Episode #4 – Bike Share & Bike Culture with Pace Bike Share’s Aviva Manin
Bike Share & Bike Culture With Guest Aviva Manin from Pace Bike Share
UP Podcast Episode #3 – Neighborhood Identity & Civic Engagement
We talk about our city neighborhoods and civic engagement with Rochester’s Rachel Snyder
UP Podcast Episode #2
Rochester resident and Urbanist Carolyn Levine joins me in studio to talk city life. Also, I revisit my recent trip to Schenectady
Survey Says: Negative City Perceptions Abound
A new UP study suggests that negative urban stereotypes continue to plague our urban perceptions
Dedication To Walkability Helps Schenectady Find Balance
Blending tourism, livability and small business growth is hard… Schenectady finds the right mix via unrivaled pedestrian infrastructure