The Beautiful Bones Of Armory Square
A fun walk through one of my favorite urban islands
Tag: new urbanism
160 Miles On An E-Scooter & Why I Love It
Don’t listen to the haters… these things are great, and I’ll tell you why.
Unapologetically Based In Perception
Now more than ever, perceptions are perceived as facts. The UP strives to address these perceptions with regard to how we see our cities today
Rochester’s Little Bike Highway
The Union Street Cycle Track is a welcomed addition to Rochester’s growing bike transit network
The Failure Of “Just Add Water” Urbanism
Mixed use developments in inhospitable environments shows is an example of just how one dimensional our concept of urban prosperity really is
I Met My Wife On A Bike
Last weekend I married the love of my life… a love that never would have happened if I was driving
Our Cities: Engines Of Fluidity, Impermanence & The Shared Environment
Our cities are appealing to a population that is favoring a shared and fluid lifestyle over a fixed one
Hospitals Are Not “Activators”
They keep us healthy, they employ our citizens, but don’t expect them to activate our cities
Handshake.City: From Empty Lot To Urban Activator
A container park in Utica turns an empty lot into a neighborhood activator
Popup Density
Summer festivals add temporary density, and congestion that incentivizes other modes of transit
Cities Offer Options for Some, Solutions for Others
Cities offer a bevy of lifestyle choices for those with means, and workable solutions for those who are struggling
“I Think I See The Entire City Differently”
An interview with two of Rochester’s newest cyclists
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
What The Hell Is An Urbanist?
Is an Urbanist someone who simply loves city life, or is it a deeper appreciation for the complexities of urban dynamics?
Rochester 6th Graders Ask “Whose Renaissance Is It?”
6th Graders from Rochester’s Genesee Community Charter School present an ambitious project, tackling issues of equity, poverty and the barriers that separate our cities