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.
Philadelphia University's High-tech Strategy
Philadelphia University is using urban design and technology to remake itself as a modern univeristy.
Recycled Land
A newly-released report shows more than 175 square miles of land are being recycled in 2001 with surprising results.
Phoenix's $600 Million Civic Center Expansion
Phoenix voters have approved a $600 million civic center expansion -- but will it ever be built?
Trading The City For The Country
An increasing trend shows urban residents giving up city life to move to the country. Is it worth it?
Ground Zero In Urban Decline
Reason magazine examines the myriad problems of Cincinnati and finds a pattern that may predict the future of other U.S. cities.