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
Tag: urban
Chicago’s Commitment to Public Space in Photos
Chicago’s commitment to parks and public space is simply spectacular.
Small Cities Can Learn From Bigger Brothers
Big city trends can be a window into a small city’s future
Your City On A Date
What would your city be like if you took it out on a first date?
Keeping It Real
The best urban revivals pay respect to authentic local culture AND draw a curious crowd from afar.
Is The Urban Revival Over?
A recent New York Times article suggests that the urban revival movement may be over.
Parcel 5: Rochester’s Future In The Balance
Rochester’s Parcel 5 debate sets the tone for the city’s future priorities
An Editorial: The Great American Escape
Wealth in the US simply means you have the ability to distance yourself from any unwanted variables
My Downtown is a Neighborhood, Not Your Urban Zoo
Quelling the myth that our downtowns need to be an attraction for suburbanites
A City Without Blame
Designing cities to prevent the traditional urban problems without placing blame
Pittsford’s Schoen Place
A little slice of awesome
What Have We Sacrificed For Transit Independence?
A commentary the sacrifices we make for a car-dominated infrastructure, and the reason we defend it with everything we have.
Back To School: An Overlooked Engine Powering Urban Rebirth
It’s no coincidence that the generational rise of students on college campuses correlates with an increased interest in urban living
The Urban Revival Triangle: Residents, Businesses and Perception
Closing the gap between residents who want a safe, vibrant downtown and businesses that are still unsure after decades of vacancy
Your City In Focus: How Mobile Photography Is Changing Our Urban Perceptions
Mobile photography is changing the way residents and outsiders see our cities