53 Minutes in Downtown Syracuse With Michael John Heagerty
A quick walk around Downtown Syracuse with mover and shaker Michael John Heagerty restored my faith that our cities can continue to thrive
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UP Podcast Interview: Michael John Heagerty, Syracuse NY
An interview with the man who has his finger on the pulse of Syracuse’s revival
OnTrack Syracuse: An Odd Transit Experiment That Almost Worked
Syracuse had a commuter rail line from 1994-2008. What can we learn from its success and its eventual failure?
Syracuse Is Looking Good
People don’t often talk about the enormous potential Syracuse’s downtown has… maybe they should start
The Beautiful Bones Of Armory Square
A fun walk through one of my favorite urban islands
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.
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
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.
For Amtrak, It’s Now Or Never in New York State
In two and a half years of The Urban Phoenix, I’ve traveled across New York State more times than I
Your City In Focus: How Mobile Photography Is Changing Our Urban Perceptions
Mobile photography is changing the way residents and outsiders see our cities
The Big Urban Mistake: Building For Tourism vs. Livability
Catering to new residents and small business owners rather than big ticket development and tourism creates stronger urban spaces
“Mr. Syracuse” Gets First Taste of Utica
Michael John Heagerty, a community leader in Syracuse, spends a few hours exploring Bagg’s Square in Utica.
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