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.
Why Playgrounds Are Important
It turns out that kids need space to play just as much as they need schools.
Proposed Wal-Mart Defeated After 9 Year Fight
The planning board voted against a 9-year-old plan to build a Wal-Mart store on the outskirts of Kent County, Maryland.
Community Farms Are Good For Community
A community plot offers city residents a place to get their hands dirty and commune with the earth.
Green Maps Track Environmental Changes
The new "green maps" track environmental landmarks with easy-to-read icons.
Planning Updates From Washington
APA's bi-weekly update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners.