Five Lessons In 5 Hours: What Albany Is Doing Right
Five takeaways from five hours in Albany
Tag: new york
Albany, New York: A Comfortably Urban Capital On The Rise
A right-sized city with the perfect blend of historical context, modern wonders and vision for a bright future
Photo Thursday #6: Albany’s Empire State Plaza
Today’s photo tells a scary tale of eminent domain
What Is Utica Missing Downtown?
Downtown Utica has a lot of parking lots. Here’s something it doesn’t have a lot of…
Talkin Bout Utica With “Uticast”
My interview on The Uticast with Sam Famolaro. One of the best interviews I’ve ever had!
Dear Rochester: Keep Your Head Up
It’s a long road back for our cities. Let’s celebrate the pioneers that come and go and see a bigger picture of progress
A Tale Of Two Renderings: “Dressing Up” Bad Urban Design
A tale of two renderings, neither of which address the real departure from urban form
Photo Thursday #3: The High Line
The High Line in NYC is one of the greatest examples of spatial repurposing
Photo Thursday #1: Troy’s Market
Today, we visit a photo I took years ago at Troy, NY’s famous outdoor summer market
We’re Not Going Anywhere: An Open Letter To Our President On Behalf Of Upstate NY
On Wednesday, President Trump once again urged Upstate New York Residents to leave. This is my response.
One Person CAN Make A Difference
Making a difference begins with believing we can do it
How Social Media & Smartphones Gave Light To Our Urban Darkness
Social media and smartphones have made rewarding urban experiences accessible to everyone
Growth Vs. Redistribution: The Fall Of The Neighborhood Bar
Are craft breweries killing the neighborhood bar? It’s a question of “growth” versus the redistribution of our entertainment budgets
Roc Holiday Village: Winter Celebrated In Rochester
Roc Holiday Village shows us all that the urban experience can be a year-round celebration in our cold weather cities
The 20 Best Of 2018
My favorite Urban Phoenix pieces from 2018