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.
APA's New Orleans Team Releases Rebuilding Report
A special six-member team of planners assembled by the APA put published its report, "Charting the Course for Rebuilding a Great American City," which includes short-and long-term recommendations for improving the city's planning.
Scenario Planners Predicted The New Orleans Disaster
Scenario planning can work and save lives. But only if we heed the warnings.
The Secret International Voluntary Sustainable Principles
In what may prove to be a fundamental shift in sustainable resources, a new international coalition is poised to direct trillions of dollars into markets linked to climate change, clean technology and sustainable use of natural resources.
Is Wal-Mart Really Going Green?
The mega-retailer has announced a slew of environmentally friendly policies. Is this an honest attempt at change or greenwashing?
Planning Community-Based Schools
Marty Blank of the Coalition for Community Schools helps neighborhoods across the country realize the dream of smaller, better, community-focused schools.