Suburbanite to Urbanist: My Journey
How a suburban kid became an urban advocate
Tag: new york
Genesee Street, Utica: The Perfect Road Diet Candidate
Taking Genesee Street down to 2 lanes would create a strong foundation for growth
Add Color To Your Bus Routes
Take 5-10 popular bus lines, remove their numbers, give them “colors” and put them on a map that’s easy to read. It’s that simple.
Why Upstate NY Will Lose The Amazon Sweepstakes
Lack of transit, not high taxes, is likely to be the fateful blow to Rochester and CNY’s chances to land Amazon HQ2
Small Cities Can Learn From Bigger Brothers
Big city trends can be a window into a small city’s future
Rochester, America is Watching
Rochester’s Inner Loop East project is being carefully watched by, well… the whole country.
Keeping It Real
The best urban revivals pay respect to authentic local culture AND draw a curious crowd from afar.
College Town & The Money Island
Rochester’s College Town is an example of why “Money Islands” simply don’t work.
Parcel 5: Rochester’s Future In The Balance
Rochester’s Parcel 5 debate sets the tone for the city’s future priorities
Why Are There So Many Bikes At Your Summer Festival?
Why are there always more bike riders at downtown festivals? Because driving and parking is such a hassle.
A City Without Blame
Designing cities to prevent the traditional urban problems without placing blame
For Amtrak, It’s Now Or Never in New York State
In two and a half years of The Urban Phoenix, I’ve traveled across New York State more times than I
Pittsford’s Schoen Place
A little slice of awesome
The Urban Revival Triangle: Residents, Businesses and Perception
Closing the gap between residents who want a safe, vibrant downtown and businesses that are still unsure after decades of vacancy
The Key To Utica’s “Next Steps”
With development beginning to take shape in Downtown Utica, serious pedestrian and cycling infrastructure concerns need to be addressed