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.
A New Trend Transforming Strip Malls
With developable land in Southern California's urban core at a premium, underperforming strip malls are becoming a popular target for mixed use development.
Best Places In America For Toll Truckways
A new report by the Reason Public Policy Institute identifies the best places for the first truck-only toll lanes.
The Southern Black Suburban Experience
Atlanta's upscale and predominantly black suburbs are becoming increasingly popular -- even as they deal with the traditional suburban problems.
UK Faces Severe Shortage Of Urban Designers
UK faces crisis over design of new urban development.
An Interview With Alexander Garvin
Architect, planner, developer and author Alexander Garvin answers questions about the WTC and the field of planning.