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.
Metropolitan Planning Organizations Reviewed
Have MPOs undertaken actions consistent with environmental justice andtransportation equity mandates?
Condo Conversions Are The New Residential Reality
Low mortgage costs and high home prices have launched a rash of condo conversions--a new trend that's bound to continue.
Boomburbs At Buildout?
Many 'Boomburbs,' or large fast-growing suburbs, are nearing their buildout, argues Robert E. Lang.
CA Transportation Systsem 'On Verge Of Collapse'
California's transportation program is in crisis and on the verge of collapse", according to the California Transportation Commission's annual report.
The Rise of the 'Eco-Renovators'
Ecologically-sensitive design, building and decorating has entered the mainstream development community -- in some places.