My Connections Diminished When I Learned to Drive
I knew everyone in my neighborhood until I learned to drive
Tag: urban
SUVs: The Product Of Bad Design
Urbanists hate SUVs. But instead of seeing SUV buyers as the problem, perhaps we start seeing them as victims of a toxically American style of development sprawl
Understanding An Intersection Through The Eyes Of A Cyclist
See a basic intersection through the eyes of a bike commuter
A Path Through A Parking Lot
Take a look at this protected pathway from a parking lot to an entrance. This needs to be the model for all parking in the US.
Rundel Library North Terrace Project in Rochester, NY
Rochester adds another piece to the network of connected public spaces along the mighty Genesee River
You Don’t “NEED” More Space
In the country that leads the world in natural resource consumption, it is decidedly time to reevaluate what we really “need.”
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.
The Kick Scooter and Equitable Transportation
The stigma around the kick scooter is a shame, because it might be the simplest and most powerful urban equity transportation solution ever created
Down By The River
Rochester’s RocTheRiverway campaign activates another puzzle piece, reconnecting residents and visitors to the mighty Genesee River
Roosevelt Plaza: A Small Space With Big Impact
A small space in an Upstate New York urban core that makes you want to stop and stay for a while
“How Did I Not Know About This?”
What we don’t know about the history of American cities could fill a healthy-sized textbook. Here’s why that book doesn’t exist…
Sidewalk Cycling Explained
New bike commuters often ask me about riding on the sidewalk as an alternative to our fear-inducing roads. Here’s my answer…
Laundromat Urbanism
How a laundromat reminded me of why urbanism is so important
221 Midweek Minutes In Schenectady
Schenectady continues to be one of my favorite Upstate NY destinations
When Grandpa Simpson Invades Your Public Input Event
There’s always one… a forward thinking public event about our cities’ future is hijacked by a man gasping to remain relevant in a changing world