My Connections Diminished When I Learned to Drive
I knew everyone in my neighborhood until I learned to drive
Tag: sustainability
You Don’t “NEED” More Space
In the country that leads the world in natural resource consumption, it is decidedly time to reevaluate what we really “need.”
“How Did I Not Know About This?”
What we don’t know about the history of American cities could fill a healthy-sized textbook. Here’s why that book doesn’t exist…
Rochester’s Little Bike Highway
The Union Street Cycle Track is a welcomed addition to Rochester’s growing bike transit network
“Rochester, You’re Not Good Enough”
When we prioritize entertainment complexes over livability, we send a clear and unfortunate message to our citizens
Genesee Street, Utica: The Perfect Road Diet Candidate
Taking Genesee Street down to 2 lanes would create a strong foundation for growth
What If We Could Only Drive 30?
Imagine waking up one day to a new law… a national 30mph speed limit. What would happen?
Detroit’s QLINE: Cool, Calm, But Not Connective
Detroit’s new streetcar adds to the fun of downtown, but does little to provide real transit
Amazon: America’s Lottery
HQ2: The ultimate “get rich quick” solution for every stumbling city.
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
Rochester, America is Watching
Rochester’s Inner Loop East project is being carefully watched by, well… the whole country.
Revitalization Of Small Cities: Challenges and Advantages
The Urban Phoenix is made possible by ArianDavidPhotography Everyone knows larger cities with populations upward of 200,000 people are surging
Cornerstone Park: The Dilemma With Urban Greenspaces of Yesterday
By ArianDavidPhotography Small green spaces in urban areas, often referred to as “parklets” are all the rage in our surging