Automobile Addiction
Even the strongest of sustainable commuters can fall into the clutches of automobile additction
Tag: park
A Decade
Ten Years Of The Urban Phoenix
Seeing Rochester Through “New” Eyes
Recently, a friend of 20 years visited Rochester. Here’s how it went.
Genesee Gateway Park: Greater Connectivity to Rochester’s Natural Resource
Genesee Gateway Park reconnects Rochester residents with a critical natural resource
Seven Years Later: How An Iconic Concert Helped Change Rochester’s Downtown
How a Jazz Festival performance fueled a grassroots movement for green space in the center of downtown Rochester, New York
Why Cities Are The Way They Are
A comprehensive look at the elements that have shaped our cities over the last 100 years… in a single blog post.
One Small Step: The Fight For Downtown Green Space
A fight for center city green space comes to fruition in downtown Rochester
Photo Thursday #3: The High Line
The High Line in NYC is one of the greatest examples of spatial repurposing
Photo Thursday #2: Chicago’s Maggie Daley Park
The importance of greenery and public space in a single photo
Rochester Extends Parking Fees. Here’s Why That’s OK
This decision should be seen as a positive sign of projected growth in Rochester, not as a deterrent.
The White Washing Paradox of Public Space
To truly appreciate the impact of public space, we must first appreciate what it does for people, not what it does for the bottom line.
What If We Viewed Public Space Like Tourist Attractions?
Parks and public spaces aren’t always an easy sell, unless we look at them the same way we view other “destinations”
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.
Chicago’s Commitment to Public Space in Photos
Chicago’s commitment to parks and public space is simply spectacular.
Rochester’s Parcel 5: A Critical Urban Debate
Invest in attractions for visitors, or livable space for residents? The balancing act is a growing struggle for cities.