5 Years, 5 Lessons Learned
I’ve learned a lot in half a decade of publishing The Urban Phoenix… here are five key things to take from our cities today
Tag: upstate
Downtown Schenectady Through Impressionist Eyes
What Schenectady might look like through the eyes of impressionist painters
Is Rochester Leading The Way?
Rochester is the clear leader on the urban innovation curve in Upstate New York
From Tonawanda To Buffalo: A Trail That Truly Connects
A beautiful trail connects residential neighborhoods north of Buffalo to downtown
Photo Thursday #6: Albany’s Empire State Plaza
Today’s photo tells a scary tale of eminent domain
We’re Not Going Anywhere: An Open Letter To Our President On Behalf Of Upstate NY
On Wednesday, President Trump once again urged Upstate New York Residents to leave. This is my response.
One Person CAN Make A Difference
Making a difference begins with believing we can do it
Growth Vs. Redistribution: The Fall Of The Neighborhood Bar
Are craft breweries killing the neighborhood bar? It’s a question of “growth” versus the redistribution of our entertainment budgets
Roc Holiday Village: Winter Celebrated In Rochester
Roc Holiday Village shows us all that the urban experience can be a year-round celebration in our cold weather cities
The 20 Best Of 2018
My favorite Urban Phoenix pieces from 2018
Reflecting On 20 Months Of Car-Free Living
I went without a car for nearly 2 years. That time taught me something very important
The Beautiful Bones Of Armory Square
A fun walk through one of my favorite urban islands
Rochester’s Little Bike Highway
The Union Street Cycle Track is a welcomed addition to Rochester’s growing bike transit network
The Failure Of “Just Add Water” Urbanism
Mixed use developments in inhospitable environments shows is an example of just how one dimensional our concept of urban prosperity really is
I Met My Wife On A Bike
Last weekend I married the love of my life… a love that never would have happened if I was driving