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.
Will Baltimore Streetcars Roll Again?
Baltimore is currently served by three types of rail transit. An editorial in The Baltimore Sun calls for a fourth: streetcars.
Leaving The City For A Second Home
More and more Americans are purchasing second homes outside of urban boundaries and relocating.
Do SUVs Make A Difference?
Reason Magazine attacks New York Times economic columnist Paul Krugman for arguing against SUVs.
Downtown: Its Rise And Fall
The Boston Globe interviews author and urban historian Robert M. Fogelson about the unique history of the American downtown.
Intercity Passenger Rail Makes A Comeback
Now that flying is more difficult, intercity passenger rail connected to airport terminals seems like a good idea.