A New Rochester Neighborhood
The Inner Loop Infill project in Rochester is starting to show how the repurposing of under-utilized expressway space can jump-start a city vibe
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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Utica’s Genesee Street Transformation
Utica’s downtown Genesee Street has been re-striped from 4 lanes to 2 with a turning lane and bike lanes. As is typical with the first of these projects, community leaders are skeptical despite the positive data
When A Space Tells A City What It Wants To Be
So often, we dictate what goes where in our cities. But once in a while, a space inspires us to understand what it begs to be.
Is Rochester Leading The Way?
Rochester is the clear leader on the urban innovation curve in Upstate New York
The Big Urban Funk
The best ideas for our cities often turn out to be watered down, manufactured, militant and misguided executions of New Urbanistic concepts
Movement vs. Militant: A Perspective On Utica, A Lesson For Us All
Sometimes the fight becomes more important than the original idea.
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
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.
Genesee Street, Utica: The Perfect Road Diet Candidate
Taking Genesee Street down to 2 lanes would create a strong foundation for growth
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
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