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.
Planning-Themed Projects Funded
The Pew Center For Civic Journalism has funded 16 projects -- many with planning themes and focused on community planning.
Houston's Innovative GIS Effort
A comprehensive base-mapping project in Houston has grown from modest beginnings to a huge success.
Redevelopment's Toll In Houston
In a city without zoning, redevelopment has become a popular tool for development. But is the human price to high?
Boston's Big Dig Gets Big Bucks
Federal officials are expected to approve $14.1 billion on a project that has been plagued with criminal probes and mismanagement.
Commuters Favor Public Transit For Others
The Onion reports that 98% of US commuters favor public transportation for others.