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.
Will Red Car Trolleys Return To Los Angeles?
As new development flocks to downtown Los Angeles, momentum is building to bring back the historic 'Red Car' trolley system that dates to the 1920's.
The Growing Clout Of 'Micropolitans'
More than one in 10 Americans now reside in micropolitan areas -- towns with 10,000 to 49,999 people.
America's Most Sought-After Planner
Andy Altman, planning director for Washington D.C., is the 'most sought-after planner in the country.'
Denver's Daring Makeover of America's Biggest Infill Site
Can a new urban infill neighborhood being developed by Forest City on the site of Denver's retired Stapleton Airport teach America how to rebuild communities on a new scale?
The New Mixed-Use
Builders are experimenting with new ways to include retail in the crowded urban world.