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.
The Growth Of Housing In Industrial Districts
As real estate prices skyrocket, housing is appearing in fading industrial enclaves across the country. The two uses are not always the best fit.
Have Hybrid, Will Travel
Auto dealers are getting as much as $4,000 over sticker for hybrids that now have carpool privileges.
Trees, Ocean Vistas And Jail Time
A neighbors' feud in Malibu over eucalyptus trees that block an ocean view could result in jail time.
What Will The End Of The Housing Boom Look Like?
When America's housing boom ends, it will end gradually, not like the stock market, says a Harvard scholar.
Problems With 'Prestige' Infill Development
Prestige developments may make for good plans, but they are "hell" for surrounding neighborhoods.