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.
Why Amtrak Won't Be Reformed
Amtrak's political protectors have once again forestalled the liquidation of the "government's national passenger railroad".
What Does Census 2K Say About Real Estate?
William Freh discusses what the demographic complexion reflected by the Census 2000 data means for real estate investment.
Ten Cheapest Places To Live
Based on updates to the 2000 Census, HomeStore.com publishes its list of the ten cheapest places to live.
Terror's Impact On Architecture
Planning for building security in urban downtowns is a balancing act. How much security at what aesthetic cost?
Better Transit Won't Prevent Sprawl
Anthony Downs evaluates the argument that better transit will reduce sprawl, and concludes that sprawl will prevail.