The Urban Phoenix Podcast

There’s a lot of money coming out of New York City. Our Upstate cities have the potential to tap into this tremendous exodus of wealth

Order sounds good in our cities, until we realize that order usually means stratification and strict prioritization that favors one population over another

I love group rides, recreational cyclists and any reason people get on two wheels. But building true legitimacy and infrastructure means talking about bike commuting first and foremost

Few things activate desolate urban landscapes like breweries. We need to start appreciating just how important they’ve been with regard to change in our cities

Recently I read a nice book titled “If Your Were Here You’d Be Home By Now” by Christopher Ingraham. While I enjoyed the read, there are some interesting things the author misses with regard to the breadth of urbanism and the conversations surrounding the urban/rural construct

Sometimes I interview urbanists. Sometimes I interview business owners. This interview? This is about a man who truly loves his city, and does everything he can to help others realize that love too.

Last week while biking with my coworker to work, a man tried to intimidate and drive into us with his car, completely unprovoked

CityLab and Streetsblog are amazing online publications that address Urbanist issues... but do they really address the issues of small-to-midsized metros?

Bikes have been associated with a liberal construct, when in fact they personify some of the most basic Republican ideals...

Fairport, New York is a small suburb of Rochester, my home city. There, a mix of suburban life and an amazingly walkable downtown has created a beautiful blend of small town with a hint of urbanity