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.
Zoning Overhaul Recommended
A new report shows that smart growth measures are most successful in states where planning statutes have been modernized.
Dallas Needs A Big-picture Plan And Planner
In a special 5-part series, Dallas calls for more urban planning in and around its downtown.
Understanding Mezzanine Financing
Mezzanine securitization has become a popular real estate investment vehicle. Get the inside scoop.
Give Amtrak The Funding It Needs
The Austin American-Statesman makes the argument for Amtrak.
Housing Scam Rocks Philadelphia
For three years Rickie Williams sold neglected homes that didn't belong to him.