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.
Bad Zoning Codes Cause Sprawl
Connecticut's cities' zoning codes -- many based on MuniCode's bolierplate code -- make sprawl ineveitable.
Gulf States Brace For Real Estate Storm
Prices are rising predictably, but what does that bode for poor renters and the character of communities?
Most Americans Support More Environmental Protections
In a surprising Harris poll, nearly half of all U.S. adults think the government's doing far too little to protect the environment.
World's Longest Suspension Bridge
Italy selects a firm to build the $5.3 billion contract to build the world's longest suspension bridge, link Sicily to the mainland.
As Waters Recede, Tourists Trickle Back
New Orleans' $13.5 billion tourism industry is restarting as the city lays plans to kick-start it.