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.
Talking Park Benches
Park benches in a northern England town have been fitted with MP3 players to provide stories relevant to the benches' locations.
Brownfields Are Looking Greener
States and municipalities have begun to take a more active approach to redevelopment of contaminated sites.
U.S. Cities Experiencing An Urban Renaissance
Just a few decades ago, many downtowns were seen as barren, lifeless places. What a difference two decades makes.
Chicago Releases 20-Year Plan
Chicago reveals the first draft of their plan for Chicago's core -- the city is to become the greenest city in the U.S.
Neighborhoods Get More Crowded
USA Today reports that with increases in immigration, many neighborhoods are becoming more dense, causing a clash of cultures.