Rochester 6th Graders Ask “Whose Renaissance Is It?”
6th Graders from Rochester’s Genesee Community Charter School present an ambitious project, tackling issues of equity, poverty and the barriers that separate our cities
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Seen On My Commute
The unremarkable things I see on my ride to work, and why they are so important to remember.
“Rochester, You’re Not Good Enough”
When we prioritize entertainment complexes over livability, we send a clear and unfortunate message to our citizens
Living Your Local: Paying Respect To The “Average” Urbanist
They might not chair a foundation, but they are the wave of palpable positivity in our urban fabric
Grit Meets Connectivity: Rochester’s El Camino Trail
This urban trail connects back yards to streets, playgrounds, schools, community centers, even a zoo
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
Nobody Is Trying To Take Away Your Cars
Evan urbanists accept the car will always be king. That doesn’t mean we don’t need to make improvements.
Suburbanite to Urbanist: My Journey
How a suburban kid became an urban advocate
When Biking Feels Like Transit
Rochester’s new urban bike path provides transit-like connectivity for very little money
College Town & The Money Island
Rochester’s College Town is an example of why “Money Islands” simply don’t work.
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
yourUPstate Vol. 3
A weekly visual tour of your upstate cities
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.
yourUPstate Vol. 2
A weekly visual tour of your upstate cities
yourUPstate Vol. 1
A weekly visual tour of your upstate cities