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.
How Practical Is Smart Growth?
Richard Carson argues that smart growth only slows growth, while New Urbanism simply makes increased density more enjoyable.
$150-Million Wildlife Conservation Fund
The World Bank and two conservation groups unveiled a $150-million fund Tuesday to help preserve the planet's biodiversity hot spots.
SeaWorld's Expansion Plans
The proposal would take advantage of a more liberal height limit. Critics' fears range from noise to a fundamental change at the theme park.
OC's El Toro: Airport Or Horse Stables?
The agreement for the heavily polluted and much disputed former marine base only covers horse stables, a golf course and community programs.
Florida Puts Rail On The Fast Track
Ignoring official disinterest, Florida residents will vote on whether to build high-speed rail liking five cities.