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.
Islands of Automation
Why should architects, planners, and developers be concerned about software interoperability and open standards for data exchange? Communication and the exchange of data between partners in a development project is crucial to the success of the project. Anyone who has been involved in a construction project before knows how many opportunities exist to mis-interpret even the smallest detail on a plan.<br /> <br /> Architect Jonathan Cohen concludes in <a href="http://www.jcarchitects.com/islandsofautomation.html">Islands of Automation</a>
The Costs Of Sprawl Reconsidered
The Heritage Foundation publishes a new report challening theoretical planning assumptions that sprawl causes increased costs.
Last-Minute Lobbying Rescues RI's Historic Tax Credit Program
An historic property redevelopment tax credit is spared from moratorium.
In Pittsburg, Arts Revitalize City
Pittsburgh's mayor says "Arts and culture is the genesis of the revitalization of communities.."
Declaration Calls For Education Shake-Up
An education conference underscores the need to radically rethink on how architects are taught urbanism.