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A Tower of Parking
One example of how parking dominates new development projects
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
Genesee Street, Utica: The Perfect Road Diet Candidate
Taking Genesee Street down to 2 lanes would create a strong foundation for growth
Add Color To Your Bus Routes
Take 5-10 popular bus lines, remove their numbers, give them “colors” and put them on a map that’s easy to read. It’s that simple.
It’s Easy Seeing Green
Rochester sends a message of support for city life with a flurry of new bike lanes and cycle paths
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
Small Cities Can Learn From Bigger Brothers
Big city trends can be a window into a small city’s future
Rochester, America is Watching
Rochester’s Inner Loop East project is being carefully watched by, well… the whole country.
College Town & The Money Island
Rochester’s College Town is an example of why “Money Islands” simply don’t work.
Parcel 5: Rochester’s Future In The Balance
Rochester’s Parcel 5 debate sets the tone for the city’s future priorities
Why Are There So Many Bikes At Your Summer Festival?
Why are there always more bike riders at downtown festivals? Because driving and parking is such a hassle.
My Downtown is a Neighborhood, Not Your Urban Zoo
Quelling the myth that our downtowns need to be an attraction for suburbanites
A City Without Blame
Designing cities to prevent the traditional urban problems without placing blame