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.
Alternative Fuel Vehicles: Why Care?
Cities, as operators of large fleets, can provide leadership in this area. Case studies include Vacaville, Calabasas, and Newport Beach.
Dock City
San Pedro is bucking for a bit more respect these days and has plans for its own promenade.
Redlands Sues State Over Donut Hole
The city claims the law violates its rights to supply water and sewer service to the unincorporated area.
LA To Limit Telco Hotels?
City officials are considering limiting the spread of "telco hotels", fearing that downtown Los Angeles might be transformed into a warehouse district.
Trading Water on the Web
A trickle of Websites promotes trading water rights. Will it turn into a flood or a wash?