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.
$81 Billion Sought For Roads, Rails
Regional planners in Southern California are unveiling a plan to raise $81 billion for new freeway and transit projects over the next 30 years.
Does Suburbia Deserve A Warning Label?
Is the smart growth movement confusing the cultural impacts of convenience with the impacts of sprawl, wonders columnist John King.
The Malling Of America
The unabated malling of America is a trend that may end badly -- for communities and households.
$275 Million Public Land Purchase Lesson For Developers
A California agency votes to spend $275 million to keep Ahmanson Ranch and Ballona Wetlands public.
Traffic Congestion Getting Worse
USA Today summarizes the recent Texas Transportation Institute survey on the top 75 most congested cities.