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.
Top Five Environmental Stories Of 2005
The big green stories of the year, as reported by Grist Magazine, involved hurricanes, climate change, Bush follies, and oh yeah, one or two good things.
Is Schwarzenegger's Megabond The Right Way To Invest In Our Future?
California's Governor wants to borrow billions for infrastructure spending. Where's the plan, asks Rick Cole, city manager of Ventura, California.
Renovated Beyond Middle Class Means
In Hastings-On-Hudson, NY, one house's history follows the price bubble's rise.
Solution To Homelessness: Mixed Use?
San Diego has built apartments close to services to help keep homeless off the streets.
Three People Who Will Determine The Future Of Downtown Phoenix
A powerful trio of civic leaders are the real drivers of what happens -- or doesn't happen -- in downtown Phoenix.