Pay Attention To What We Claim To Pay Attention To
Our downtown revivals are fun… but let’s remember that there is more to our cities than good times and bright lights
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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.
UP Podcast Episode #1
In our first podcast, I introduce the topics of livability in our cities today
Novelty or Legitimacy? The Bike Lane Dilemma In Rochester
Lack of enforcement and maintenance begs the question… is Rochester’s bike infrastructure for real or for show?
UP3 #1: Sara Catherine Jenks
Three questions for a dedicated cycling and urban activist in Rochester
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.
“Rochester, You’re Not Good Enough”
When we prioritize entertainment complexes over livability, we send a clear and unfortunate message to our citizens
When New Design Fails Us
On the outskirts of Rochester, a new traffic pattern poses a serious danger to pedestrians
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
No Margin for Error
Lack of patience for urban innovation often spells doom for transit projects that experience growing pains
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.
Amtrak Is The Best Way To See Urban New York. Here’s Why.
Amtrak might be slow, but it stops in the middle of over a half dozen urban centers in Upstate New York
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.