Is Rochester Leading The Way?
Rochester is the clear leader on the urban innovation curve in Upstate New York
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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
yourUPstate Vol. 3
A weekly visual tour of your upstate cities
yourUPstate Vol. 2
A weekly visual tour of your upstate cities
Disconnected: The Buffalo Central Terminal Debate
Why Buffalo’s Amtrak Station Should Remain Downtown
yourUPstate Vol. 1
A weekly visual tour of your upstate cities
New Urbanism = The Mall For The Next Generation
How elements of new urban design contain elements of today’s high-end “lifestyle malls”