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.
Public Transportation Withdrawal
Atlanta resident Charles Lyon suffers public transportation withdrawal after ten days in New York.
Overcoming The 'Tolls Equal Taxes' Problem
The overwhelming concern of drivers who oppose tolls is that the tolls will end up, de-facto, as new taxes.
'Smart Commute' Incentives
An innovative public-private effort in Portland incentivizes residents to purchase homes near public transportation.
Affordable Prefab Granny Flat On eBay
Designer Edgar Blazona is interviewed about his plans to auction his prototype prefab MD280 house on eBay for $39,000.
Sacramento Region Blueprint Published
The preferred scenario from Sacramento's (CA) new comprehensive plan is to arrive at the year 2050 with 53 percent of the region's housing in higher densities.