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.
The City In A Garden Goes Green
With a twist on the traditional vision of urban green infrastructure, Chicago’s model projects not only improve aesthetics, but also provide environmental benefits.
The Sprawl Initiative
A dangerous ballot-box assault on the quality of life in the Sacramento region will appear before California voters in the form of Measure O.
Which State's Coastline Is Most Polluted?
Which state's coastline was cited as one of the most frequently polluted in the nation according to the Natural Resources Defense Council?
New City; Virtual City Hall
The new city of Centennial, Colorado has built a city government, but they have no intention to of building a city hall.
Building Houses From Recycled Tires
But Houtchens of Fountain, CO recycles used tires (including those from the Firestone recall) into construction material.