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.
A Crusade For Parking In Richmond
A columnist argues for keeping diagonal street parking despite the downtown's plans for a two-way street.
L.A.'s Building Boom
A variety of significant civic projects are all under development in Southern California.
Shades Of Green
Even the most ardent environmentalists have toned down their rhetoric since September 11.
Smart Growth Impacts Housing Affordability
A new RPPI study suggests that statewide planning laws in Florida and Washington State have increased housing prices.
Physical Size Caps On Retail Businesses
Dozens of communities have enacted zoning ordinances that restrict the physical size of new retail stores.