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.
Simplifying Residential Real Estate Transactions Still A Priority
Efforts to simplify residential realty transactions will continue despite the resignation Mel Martinez as secretary of HUD.
Historic Preservation Paves The Way For Modern Landmarks
Architecture commentator Frances Anderton articulates the accomplishments and impact of architect Brenda Levin, FAIA, on the re-emergence of downtown Los Angeles.
Transit Projections Are Hot Air
Reason's Cliff Slater points out that global warming and public transit have one thing in common. Both rely on sophisticated models and they are often completely wrong.
Greenbelt Proposed Around Toronto
Development is banned in the fast-growing Ontario region known as the 'Golden Horseshoe'.
Catching Carpool Cheaters
Two carpoolers get fed up with carpool cheats and launch a website to catch cheaters in the act on a digital camera.