Can The Subway Make Us Better Humans?
How uncomfortable spaces make us better people
Tag: new york
Bryant Park and the Art of Thoughtful Placemaking
How meaningful design and socially conscious programming turned a seedy park into an shining example of what public space can be
A Subway in Buffalo?
Buffalo’s light rail/subway punches above its weight
How Removing a Highway Breathed New Life (and Less Traffic) into NYC
NYC’s West Side Highway project is an example for highway removal projects across the state
Cities Versus Suburbs: The Environmental Impact
Contrary to popular belief, cities are better for the environment, not worse
A Transformation That Will Shock You
The difference eleven years can make in our city spaces
The Curious Case of the Pont de Rennes Bridge
The lifespan of Rochester’s Pont de Rennes pedestrian bridge is multifaceted, and yet essential to the city’s future
Another Quick Night in Buffalo
Another spontaneous night in Buffalo highlights how easy and important it is to change your scenery
First Bike Commutes of the Year
After a harsh winter, I honestly forgot how good it feels to commute to work by bike
In Cities, Change Happens Fast
Because private investment can come (and go) quickly in urban areas, change can happen at a dizzying pace, and quite often, residents struggle to keep up.
It’s A Hard Time Of Year To Be An Urbanist
To the urbanist currently braving the worst the February can throw at us, I see you… and I understand.
A Decade
Ten Years Of The Urban Phoenix
A City Is More Than Its Crime
When you advocate for cities, you hear it again and again. “Why would I go there, I don’t want to get shot.” Here’s why that narrative is deeply flawed.
Seeing Rochester Through “New” Eyes
Recently, a friend of 20 years visited Rochester. Here’s how it went.
Re-Imagining This Public Space Exemplifies Rochester’s “Long Game”
Rochester’s newest public space is a piece of a much bigger downtown puzzle that is still being assembled