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.
Arizona's Next Massive Frontier For Growth
The largest private ranch in Arizona -- 70,000 acres -- is being sold in pieces in anticipation of future development.
Soboroff: An Environmentalist's Worst Nightmare
Respected L.A. developer Steve Soboroff has taken over the Playa Vista mega-project. And he's a developer willing to compromise.
Engaging The Private Sector In HOPE VI
ULI publishes six case studies of how private sector developers have successfully used federal HOPE VI housing program funds.
PBS Looks At Sprawl, Housing, Architecture
PBS' new series on how Americans live their lives uses Atlanta as a case study to focus on sprawl, low-income housing, shopping, and architecture.
Using Design To Address Social Challenges
Fast Company profiles two New York architects successfully using design to address social problems.