I Tried Greyhound’s New “Neighbor-Free” Seating Option. Here’s How It Went.
I took a trip on Greyhound to check out their new assigned seating, as well as their “Neighbor-Free” option
Tag: new york
Neighborhood Pride: It’s The Little Things
Building networks of low-cost, high-impact elements that create neighborhood culture and narrative
The First Rule of Sidewalk Snow Plowing: We Don’t Talk About Sidewalk Snow Plowing!
Many say Rust Belt urbanists spend too much time ranting about sidewalk snow removal. Maybe it’s not enough.
I Stopped Writing For Everyone
The Urban Phoenix has evolved over the years. I recently realized who I am really writing for.
9,329 Cars Per Day
Utica’s Genesee Street has been reduced from 4 traffic lanes to two… here are a handful of Rochester streets that handle more traffic with physical space
High Speed Rail in New York State Makes More Sense Now Than Ever
New York Cities are gaining population after decades of decline. It’s time for the High Speed Rail conversion to re-emerge.
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Utica’s Genesee Street Transformation
Utica’s downtown Genesee Street has been re-striped from 4 lanes to 2 with a turning lane and bike lanes. As is typical with the first of these projects, community leaders are skeptical despite the positive data
My Connections Diminished When I Learned to Drive
I knew everyone in my neighborhood until I learned to drive
A Path Through A Parking Lot
Take a look at this protected pathway from a parking lot to an entrance. This needs to be the model for all parking in the US.
Rundel Library North Terrace Project in Rochester, NY
Rochester adds another piece to the network of connected public spaces along the mighty Genesee River
When A Space Tells A City What It Wants To Be
So often, we dictate what goes where in our cities. But once in a while, a space inspires us to understand what it begs to be.
Roosevelt Plaza: A Small Space With Big Impact
A small space in an Upstate New York urban core that makes you want to stop and stay for a while
“How Did I Not Know About This?”
What we don’t know about the history of American cities could fill a healthy-sized textbook. Here’s why that book doesn’t exist…
Sidewalk Cycling Explained
New bike commuters often ask me about riding on the sidewalk as an alternative to our fear-inducing roads. Here’s my answer…
Why Syracuse Is Better Today
Armory Square in Downtown Syracuse was spared the wrecking ball of urban renewal… and it’s better today as a result