UP Podcast Episode #5 – Syracuse Urbanist Chris Fowler
Chris Fowler and I talk about Smart Urbanism, and in my monologue I discuss the issue with creating “destination-based” cities
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A Context-Based Look At How We Share Our Roads
Not all roads, & sidewalks are created equal… yet we use rigid opinions and broad brush statistics to specify their specific use regardless of context
Survey: Americans Prefer To Bike On The Sidewalk
76% of Americans ages 25-44 would rather ride on the sidewalk than the road
UP Podcast Episode #4 – Bike Share & Bike Culture with Pace Bike Share’s Aviva Manin
Bike Share & Bike Culture With Guest Aviva Manin from Pace Bike Share
UP Podcast Episode #3 – Neighborhood Identity & Civic Engagement
We talk about our city neighborhoods and civic engagement with Rochester’s Rachel Snyder
UP Podcast Episode #2
Rochester resident and Urbanist Carolyn Levine joins me in studio to talk city life. Also, I revisit my recent trip to Schenectady
Survey Says: Negative City Perceptions Abound
A new UP study suggests that negative urban stereotypes continue to plague our urban perceptions
Dedication To Walkability Helps Schenectady Find Balance
Blending tourism, livability and small business growth is hard… Schenectady finds the right mix via unrivaled pedestrian infrastructure
Pay Attention To What We Claim To Pay Attention To
Our downtown revivals are fun… but let’s remember that there is more to our cities than good times and bright lights
Seen On My Commute
The unremarkable things I see on my ride to work, and why they are so important to remember.
UP Podcast Episode #1
In our first podcast, I introduce the topics of livability in our cities today
Best Fine Dining in Upstate NY? Utica. Yes, Utica.
I can promise that you haven’t had a true “approachable fine dining experience” until you’ve visited downtown Utica
Survey Suggests People Don’t See Bikes As Transportation
Our survey suggests that people see cycling more as a recreational and fitness outlet, not a transportation option
Editorial: Big Data, Big Money & The Power Of Urban Influence
At what point will the informationally empowered overwhelm the informationally ignorant to the point of no return?
Thinking Critically About “Growth”
While we typically see “growth” as positive, we must think critically about the direction and large-scale impact that it creates