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.
Designer Bus Shelters In Chicago, Sydney
With a potential market of $1 billion over 20 years, designer bus shelters are hot, and can be a good source of advertising revenue for cities.
Los Angeles' Town Home Ordinance
Livable Places explains the impact of allowing the construction of new "fee-simple" town homes in areas zoned for apartments or commercial development.
Can A Home Depot Ruin A Neighborhood?
Miami's quirky Coconut Grove doesn't need or want a Home Depot. Is that a good reason to stop Home Depot?
CIOs And Urban Planning
An article in Computerworld, <a href="http://www.computerworld.com/governmenttopics/government/story/0,10801,100007,00.html">Political Animals</a> offers an interesting glimpse into how senior IT professionals see urban governance and the battle for wireless zones in cities.<br /> <br /> <br />
Active Living And Social Equity
ICMA releases a new, free report for local governments: "Active Living and Social Equity: Creating Healthy Communities for All Residents."