Pay Attention To What We Claim To Pay Attention To
Our downtown revivals are fun… but let’s remember that there is more to our cities than good times and bright lights
Tag: infrastructure
UP Podcast Episode #1
In our first podcast, I introduce the topics of livability in our cities today
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
Editorial: Big Data, Big Money & The Power Of Urban Influence
At what point will the informationally empowered overwhelm the informationally ignorant to the point of no return?
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
Novelty or Legitimacy? The Bike Lane Dilemma In Rochester
Lack of enforcement and maintenance begs the question… is Rochester’s bike infrastructure for real or for show?
UP3 #1: Sara Catherine Jenks
Three questions for a dedicated cycling and urban activist in Rochester
Movement vs. Militant: A Perspective On Utica, A Lesson For Us All
Sometimes the fight becomes more important than the original idea.
“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
The Worst Bike Lane In New York
Even if you’re not a cyclist, this is almost comical
Transit Moves People, Not Money
Connecting residents to jobs, education and resources should be transit’s priority, not investment dollars and vibrancy
Why Rochester Is So Disconnected From The Genesee River
Rochester wants to reconnect to its river… but it will struggle to do so for one key and often overlooked reason
What If We Subsidized Local Jobs Instead Of Amazon?
Cities are offering massive subsidies for Amazon HQ2. What if our cities invested the same money in our local job creators instead?
No Margin for Error
Lack of patience for urban innovation often spells doom for transit projects that experience growing pains