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.
Politicizing The Case Of Eminent Domain
As the Kelo vs. New London Supreme Court decision backlash grows, conservatives and liberals are taking positions on eminent domain.
Why Is New York America's Largest City?
New York has been remarkably successful relative to any other large city outside of the sunbelt and it remains the nation's premier metropolis. What accounts for New York’s rise and continuing success?
Gas Prices Aren't Driving Los Angelenos To Transit
For the most part, higher gas prices don't induce drivers to take public transit. Extra time required for public transit is a major disincentive.
Tulsa Offers $9.3 Million For Downtown Housing
Funds from a half billion dollar capital improvements sales-tax initiative are earmarked for downtown residential development.
Germans Pine Over Zoo Station
Planners see its demotion as just another step on the road to reunifying Berlin.