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.
Tribe Offers Casino Deal
A California Indian tribe has proposed a 'tax for monopoly' initiative that would allow casinos to expand as much as the market allows.
Stories From The Nation's Deadliest Light-rail Line
Ben Quiñones shares his observations about traveling on L.A.'s 'Ghetto Blue' -- the busiest and the deadliest light-rail line in the nation.
Houston's Makeover
After years of national criticism about Houston's livability, the city is trying to remake itself -- fast.
The Inclusionary Housing Policy Trend
Cities and counties throughout California are developing 'inclusionary zoning' programs. But do they work?
Disney Sells Celebration
The Walt Disney Co. ends its experiment in urban planning and sells Celebration to Lexin Capital, a private real estate investment firm for an undisclosed amount.