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.
Phoenix Transportation Debate Gets Heated
Political warfare erupts in Arizona over Maricopa County's $15.8 billion transportation plan. Mayors crash an opponent's private press conference.
Old Malls Vs. New Malls
A clash in Glendale, CA between a traditional mall and new 'lifestyle center' may be only the beginning.
Rebuilding Mississippi's Bridges
Many of the Mississippi River's 100-plus crossings are reaching the end of their design life and planners all along the river are investigating rehabilitation and replacements.
Put Revolution Back In Rail~Volution
Steve Raney issues a challenge to the Smart Land Use movement on the eve of the Rail~Volution conference.
Big Dig Springs Big Leak
Boston's artery tunnel springs a leak, baffling engineers and snarling traffic.