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.
Is The Model City Of The Information Age Hitting The Skids?
Portland is suffering a crisis that threatens the future of this once buoyant, expanding Northwest market.
WTC Planning Consultant Questioned
The LMDC selects prominent architectural firm, Beyer Blinder Belle as the urban planning consultant, but questions are raised about the process.
Battle Over Mixed Use In Los Angeles
An upscale community in L.A. is the battlegroud between a saavy developer and sophisticated residents.
Smart Growth Without New Urbanism: Recipe For Disaster?
A columnist profiles how smart growth can go horribly wrong.
Community Divided On 'Smart Growth' Plan
The Takoma Park neighborhood of Washington, DC is divided over plans to develop land near METRO station.