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.
Southern California Bike Highway Plans
Southern California cities moving ahead with bike highway plans -- dubbed the 'Coastal Rail Trail.'
Architectural Symbolism: A Bad Idea?
San Francisco was intentionally built on an earthquake fault. The symbolism of the place more important than the danger.
Should Rail Service Get A Bailout?
The U.S. Senate is considering a multibillion-dollar package for passenger-rail service.
How Lending Impacts Low Income Neighborhoods
The Brookings Institution reports on how changes in the financial services industry affect small business lending in urban areas.
The New GPS
A much more accurate global positioning system, or GPS, is being tested that could change how planes and autos are tracked.