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.
Revitalizing Downtown Kansas City
H&R Block's decision to build its headquarters in Kansas City's South Loop area marks a turning point for the long-neglected neighborhood.
New Town Would Highlight Deaf Culture
Two developers, one who is deaf, present plans for a new town in South Dakota for sign language users. The town would follow the model of Gorham's Bluff, Alabama.
Conservation Easements Become Popular With Developers
Developers and land owners are finding that the tax benefits of making conservation easements are easy money.
Cities In The Digital Age
City scholar Joel Kotkin argues against the idea of an urban revitalization panacea a la Richard Florida.
Economic Development Challenges For An Agriculture-Based Region
California's Central Valley struggles with the need to accommodate its rapid growth while preserving its agricultural economic base.