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.
Reviewing The Best Planning Movies
In this week's Planetizen Op-Ed, Marisa Cravens examines planning through the cinematic lens with a recent compilation of important planning movies.
Growing Discontent With New Clean Air Mercury Rule
Debate over the EPA's new Clean Air Mercury Rule has grown quickly, and is quickly reaching the boiling point.
A Regional Wake-Up Call For Boston
The 2004 edition of the Boston Indicators report measures the city's local and regional progress.
The New Trend: Designer Sewer Lids
The Southern California coastal city of Hermosa Beach began installing customized sewer lids.
Public Servants Priced Out Of Housing
As home prices surge, a life-long public servant steps down from the city council when he decides he can no longer afford to live in his city.