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.
Athens' Massive 2004 Olympics Construction Challenge
Can Athens pull things together before the start of the 2004 Olympics?
Aspen's New Economic Engine: Second Homes
The greatest economic engine in Pitkin County is now second homes, dwarfing tourism.
The Renaissance And Evolution Of Desert Modern Housing
New housing developments in the Palm Springs desert capitalize on Modernist styles popularized in the 1950s, while adding newer sustainable touches.
Environmental Challenges Facing Schwarzenegger
Former Calfiornia Resources Secretary Mary Nichols opines on her legacy and the environmental challenges facing the Schwarzenegger administration.
Congestion Charging 'Inevitable' In Scotland
Edinburgh may be the first Scottish city to try congestion pricing, but others will surely follow.