The Rise Of Commuter Culture
Capitalist culture has identified active transportation as a profitable market, further legitimizing its existence
Tag: urbanism
The Real Problem With E-Scooters? Cars!
Every e-scooter share problem could be resolved if cars weren’t exclusively prioritized
Photo Thursday #6: Albany’s Empire State Plaza
Today’s photo tells a scary tale of eminent domain
Rochester’s Ana Liss: 10 Lessons From TrustBelt 2018
Ana Liss gives an extensive report on Trust Belt 2018
Smith Market: Utica’s Healthy Next Step
Health, locally sourced options for an emerging neighborhood and a growing downtown
Rochester’s Little Bike Highway
The Union Street Cycle Track is a welcomed addition to Rochester’s growing bike transit network
The Failure Of “Just Add Water” Urbanism
Mixed use developments in inhospitable environments shows is an example of just how one dimensional our concept of urban prosperity really is
“I Think I See The Entire City Differently”
An interview with two of Rochester’s newest cyclists
The Strong Sense Of Parking
A Rochester museum gets a $60 million upgrade, 43% of which is parking
Rochester Extends Parking Fees. Here’s Why That’s OK
This decision should be seen as a positive sign of projected growth in Rochester, not as a deterrent.
What The Hell Is An Urbanist?
Is an Urbanist someone who simply loves city life, or is it a deeper appreciation for the complexities of urban dynamics?
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
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