A Decade
Ten Years Of The Urban Phoenix
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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.
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
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
What Is Utica Missing Downtown?
Downtown Utica has a lot of parking lots. Here’s something it doesn’t have a lot of…
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
The Beautiful Bones Of Binghamton
I spent a few hours in Binghamton, New York and was reminded of the incredible potential that this city possess
Dedicated Track, Not High Speed Rail, Is The Answer For Amtrak In New York
High speed rail would be great for New York, but a simpler, more cost effective solution is the right one.
Why Rochester Is So Disconnected From The Genesee River
Rochester wants to reconnect to its river… but it will struggle to do so for one key and often overlooked reason
The Trouble With Waterways: We Have To Cross Them
As our cities attempt to reconnect us to our waterways, the bridges that cross them can pose barriers to downtown growth.
Amsterdam New York: A Bridge to the Future
A new pedestrian bridge connecting two sides of a former manufacturing boomtown might just be the catalyst for rebirth in Amsterdam.
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
Urban Pathway: Walkability’s Red Carpet
While often underappreciated, these urban shortcuts can provide convenience and vibrancy to any city setting