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.
Wal-Mart's Costs Can't Always Be Measured
A columnist points out problems with a recent EDC study of Wal-Mart's impact on Los Angeles' economy.
The End Of Maryland's Office Of Smart Growth?
New Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich plans to abolish the Glendening-era state Office of Smart Growth.
Baghdad Or Salt Lake City
Curtis Johnson explains the challenges in applying planning principles in Baghdad.
Carson Applies Occam's Razor To Sprawl
Richard Carson takes issue with the overlapping visions of the new urbanists and the environmentalists.
A Virtual Tour Of Waterford, Loudon County
Architect and blogger John Massengale offers a virtual tour of Waterford, an old town, urbanist town in Loudoun County.