The Train Trip Of A Lifetime
On Monday August 25th, I will embark on a bucket-list cross country train trip.
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Minor League
Minor League Baseball cheaply connects people and communities, creating a true source of local pride
A Transformation That Will Shock You
The difference eleven years can make in our city spaces
These Establishments Helped Revive Cities. Now They Are In Trouble.
Breweries have been engines of startup growth in cities across the country. But a changing economic and social climate are making it difficult for them to continue.
Automobile Addiction
Even the strongest of sustainable commuters can fall into the clutches of automobile additction
The Curious Case of the Pont de Rennes Bridge
The lifespan of Rochester’s Pont de Rennes pedestrian bridge is multifaceted, and yet essential to the city’s future
Another Quick Night in Buffalo
Another spontaneous night in Buffalo highlights how easy and important it is to change your scenery
First Bike Commutes of the Year
After a harsh winter, I honestly forgot how good it feels to commute to work by bike
Car Free, City Versus Suburbs
A city versus suburbs comparison showing how difficult it is to live car-free in a suburban community
Hey Parking Lots… Be Better!
Parking lots are one of the few places where cars and pedestrians are expected to share the same space with no signals, markings or barriers.
It’s A Hard Time Of Year To Be An Urbanist
To the urbanist currently braving the worst the February can throw at us, I see you… and I understand.
A Decade
Ten Years Of The Urban Phoenix
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.
Freedom To Move
The automobile has long been the symbol of freedom in the U.S. But when it’s the only choice, is it really freedom?
Trains, Boats, and Trails: Three Barriers to Automobile Speed Have Amplified a Thriving Suburb
Fairport, New York’s growth is likely fueled in part by three barriers to vehicles speed on their Main Street