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.
Las Vegas Monorail Finally Ready To Open
After several delays, the four-mile, $654 million Las Vegas monorail is set to open to the public on July 15th.
A Practitioner's Guide To Combating Predatory Lending
For some Americans, though, predatory lenders have turned the home ownership dream into a nightmare.
The Politics Of Exurbia
A Los Angeles Times article evaluates the Bush campaign's focus on exurbanites -- people living in the newest ring of developments beyond the suburbs.
EPA Identifies 243 Most Polluted Counties
A new EPA report identifies 243 counties with the highest and most dangerous levels of particulate matter. Counties must reduce pollution or lose Federal funding.
Southern California's Vision For Growth Published
Southern California's new growth strategy calls for planning units in mixed-use developments with transit.