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.
High Tech Vertical Pollution?
We want all the benefits of technology in our homes -- but are we willing to pay the price in aesthetics?
The Newest Trends In Malls
The new "lifestyle center" may soon combine the best of past and present shopping experiences.
Portland Is Seattle Without The Attitude
Portland has all the grace of Seattle 20 years ago, and San Francisco 30 years ago -- before the high-tech attitude.
An Emerging Open Space Revolution
City residents are increasingly willing to tax themselves for open space.
Green Interior Architecture
Architects are beginning to design buildings that can be cleaned efficiently and safely.