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.
The Challenge Of Infill
Infill development is a great concept, but obstacles can make it difficult, and more expensive.
Smart Cars Come To The U.S.
Cute, tiny European smart cars are coming to the U.S., but getting bigger.
How A Town Becomes A 'Wal-Mart Suburb'
A columnist for Business Week describes his return to the small town of Santa Maria, CA, and how it destroyed its character to save itself.
A Voracious Earth
Some regions -- especially in Asia -- are overusing their renewable resources.
Historic Preservationists' Secrets
Simple products -- soap, candles, bread -- work wonders in historic restoration.