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.
Minnesota's Anti-carpool Lane Experiment
The Minnesota legislature wanted to try opening the carpool and bus lanes to general traffic. They found out that it is not a simple matter.
HUD Joins Faith-Based Group For Home Renovation Project
A Washington, D.C., faith-based group is teaming up with HDU to renovate and sell hundreds of vacant homes in the D.C. area.
Comiskey Park: An Example Of How Not To Build Stadiums
Comiskey Park has become every stadium architect's nightmare: It's the place where other designers learn what not to do.
Illinois Court Ruling Supports Condemnation
Illinois' condemnation powers get a boost from an appeals court ruling that enables staff or attorneys to negotiate prices for condemnations.
Obsessed With Cars?
The Charlotte Observer starts a five-day series on our automobile-obsessed society.