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.
Housing Outside The Bubble
Already home to real estate speculators, costly South Florida is looking forways to house workers, too.
In Northeast, A City's Tale Of Turnaround
After decades of decline, New Haven and other mid-size cities see a positive population trend.
With Disdain, Germans Flock To New Downtown Malls
'Consumption cathedrals' have grown despite a culture that clings to its town squares.
E-government And Planning: Key Citizen Participation Issues
A free new book explores the issues related to on-line citizen participation for local government planning departments.
Census Updates For Cities: Don't Believe The Hype
The Census Bureau produces population estimates for some 40,000 places across the U.S. every year, but local experts often have access to more detailed information.