Conversations Surrounding Our Urban Environments
We say “people should just be more responsible” in regards to our road users. But drivers typically do the same things when presented with road conditions that welcome speed and unsafe behavior
When we ask pedestrians to arm themselves against a hostile car-centric environment, we promote victim shaming instead of addressing the source of the issue.
My exposure to Chicago made me realize that Rochester began reaching for the stars a decade ago…
The Urban Phoenix has evolved over the years. I recently realized who I am really writing for.
Utica’s Genesee Street has been reduced from 4 traffic lanes to two… here are a handful of Rochester streets that handle more traffic with physical space
Utica’s downtown Genesee Street has been re-striped from 4 lanes to 2 with a turning lane and bike lanes. As is typical with the first of these projects, community leaders are skeptical despite the positive data
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.
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.
Rochester’s RocTheRiverway campaign activates another puzzle piece, reconnecting residents and visitors to the mighty Genesee River
Armory Square in Downtown Syracuse was spared the wrecking ball of urban renewal… and it’s better today as a result
Instead of talking about “opinions” let’s look at peoples’ “narratives.”
A quick walk around Downtown Syracuse with mover and shaker Michael John Heagerty restored my faith that our cities can continue to thrive
An after work trip to a different city can be the perfect micro-getaway
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable users of our right of ways. So why do they not receive the prioritization they deserve?
Widening a sidewalk and calling it a trail CAN work… but it needs other pedestrian and cycling-focused amenities to maximize its potential
