Chris Stines is Planetizen's former Editor and the founder of Urban Insight, a leading digital agency. Chris has 25 years of experience in technology consulting and urban planning and has served as a consultant to public sector state, county, and local agencies, Fortune 500 private firms, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.
Can $50 Million Fix Traffic In Redmond?
The City of Redmond has unveiled their $50 million Downtown Transportation Masterplan, developed by
Have Housing Prices Risen Faster In Portland Than Elsewhere?
An urban growth boundary can exert upward pressure on the rate of increase of housing prices.
Planning For California's Population Explosion
California and other western states are growing faster in population than several third-world countries. How can planning keep up?
Seattle: Still One Of The Better Boutiques
Despite Seattle's problems, the city -- and particularly its downtown -- still looks to be a pretty good bet, writes Joel Kotkin.
Skirting Safety Codes In Los Angeles?
Do high-profile developers get breaks on safety rules? The Los Angeles Times reports on a prominent L.A. developer.