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.
Growth Boundaries in San Joaquin
Practical challenges face growth boundary advocates. Supporters should work together to identify common solutions.
Main Street Certifications
California Trade and Commerce program recognizes nine commuities with California Main Street certification.
Ventura Tech
The Ventura Freeway Corridor, which stretches from Glendale to Ventura, is the latest region to try to get itself on the high-tech map.
Toxic Turnaround In LA
Interest in putting LA infill sites back into productive use is attracting significant attention. But there's a problem: much of that core is toxic.
State Group To Fight EPA Rules
The Alliance For Water Quality will oppose efforts by the regional water-quality boards to impose stricter water-pollution limits.