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.
Lower Manhattan: Rebuilding, Renewing, And Remembering
Rebuilding the World Trade Center site is just one facet of the grand—and challenging—effort to renew New York’s downtown.
Supreme Court To Hear Case For Expanding Eminent Domain
A new case could have far reaching implications for redevelopment activities.
Clearing Out Fannie's 'Phantoms'
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac need stronger regulation so they don't threaten the US financial system.
'African Town' Plan Draws Protests
A concept for an economic development plan to benefit black business owners comes under attack by the community.
The Role Of California's State Architect
Stephan Castellanos discusses the California state architect's role in fostering the construction of sustainable, livable public school facilities.