Urban Mayhem Project is a resource for urban dwellers, urban cyclists, minimalists, and folks who realize that there is more to transportation than just cars. I talk about how cities are dealing with their urban issues, including bicycle infrastructure, cyclist and pedestrian safety, public transportation, urban planning, complete streets, workforce housing, gentrification, urban social justice issues, and a lot more.
Living in an urban environment involves a lot of human contact. It’s easy to put our heads down and shuffle along the sidewalk, but it can mean the world to someone when you engage with them. I keep this in mind when planning activities for Urban Mayhem Project. Whether it’s free hugs at the farmers market or taking over a couple parking spaces for a few hours to throw an impromptu party, I like surprising people with things that make them smile.
I hadn’t been to the Rutland fair (aka the Vermont State Fair) in about a decade, so I decided I needed to experience the nostalgia of it. It certainly brought back some great memories. When I was in high school, I worked in the Dairy Barn scooping ice cream. One year I got a temporary…
I had intended to write this post about how great the Rutland downtown farmers market is, but now I’m writing about how AMAZING it is! Not only are there a ton of great produce vendors, but there are also some incredible “fast food” stands with all kinds of international goodies. These include Greek, Korean, Italian,…
What I love about cities is the complete and utter randomness that often takes place. I was walking down Merchants Row and was struck by this GORGEOUS mural on the side of a building leading into the alley. Is it new? I swear I walked this way just the other day and didn’t see it.…
I’ve been thinking for several years about getting another tattoo. I had visited several tattoo shops, but it seemed no matter what I told them I wanted, they always produced the same thing: the double line text with the waves and wisps. Something very typical. I kept leaving disappointed, and then I would not think…
What are you willing to sacrifice for the environment? Your car? Your clothes dryer? What about your freedom? I’ve been following Bill McKibben and 350.org for a few years. Mr. McKibben is an unlikely activist – he says so himself. Authoring his latest book, Eaarth, however, catapulted him into the spotlight of the environmental community. …