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.
California Redevelopment Projects Get Bigger
Redevelopment is supposed to be out of fashion and more difficult these days. But some cities and even counties are moving ahead with gigantic redevelopment projects.
The New Honolulu
The Crossroads of the Pacific is coming of age -- it's not just a beach town anymore.
Zones Of Contention
Efforts to protect waterfront neighborhoods from pollution are are starting to lock out good businesses.
Downtown El Paso's Destiny
Stanton Street features an interview with Chris Leinberger, who will lead the effort to jump start revitilzation in this border city.
LA's School Construction: A Model For The Future?
The Los Angeles Unified School District hasn't built a school in 20 years. Their most recent attempt has been a disaster. Is this the future?