Movement vs. Militant: A Perspective On Utica, A Lesson For Us All
Sometimes the fight becomes more important than the original idea.
Tag: upstate
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
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 Worst Bike Lane In New York
Even if you’re not a cyclist, this is almost comical
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
Hospital Or Not, The Key For Utica Is Connecting Genesee To Brewery District
Just as important as the downtown hospital debate is the need to connect Utica’s growth centers
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.
Years Later, A Schenectady Resident’s Enthusiasm Still Rings True
True urban vibrancy doesn’t need to be sold, it needs to be told
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.
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