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.
Using Schools To Revitalize Communities
So how does government help build stronger neighborhoods? Start by building community anchors: schools, libraries, parks and police and fire stations.
On A 'Freeway To Disaster'
Richard Jackson is California's public health officer, and author of a new book, "Urban Sprawl and Public Health." Is the U.S. facing a sprawl-driven tipping point?
A New Community 3 Miles Off California's Coast
A new company proposes to locate 600 foreign software engineers on a cruise ship moored three miles off the California coast.
What Happens When Gas Prices Hit $6.66 A Gallon?
Norway's high gas and auto taxes lead to lower gas consumption. Is the US willing to pay the price?
Building Smaller, Community-Oriented Schools
Chicago's Public School CEO shares his strategies for planning Chicago's schools.