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.
CDC Sprawl Study May Be Fake
The Thoreau Institute charges that a recent study warning about the health dangers of living in the suburbs is fake.
Centergy: Atlanta's Tech Corridor
Despite the weird names, Yamacraw is an important component of 'Centergy' -- the centerpiece of Altanta's technology economic development initiative.
Atlanta's First Aquarium In A Mini-city
A long-proposed aquarium may become part of a $2 billion mini-city that will include apartments, condominiums, shops and offices.
Remote Real Estate Becomes Popular
In a lousy market, the smart money is on real estate. And the more remove the real estate, the better.
Corporate Support In Atlanta Dwindling
New transit improvments in downtown are finally being made, but the major corporations that support civic life are leaving the city.