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.
A Rebirth For Downtown Los Angeles
Conversion of a 32-acre rail yard and a 40-acre industrial development to parkland in downtown L.A. could herald a rebirth of the city's center.
Amtrak At The Crossroads
Will financial woes and President Bush's proposal to break up the national rail system leave Amtrak and its passengers stranded?
Principles Essential To The Renewal Of Architecture
Andrés Duany offers 41 principles for architects to live by.
The Amazing Rebound Of Winslow, Ariz.
Winslow was on the verge of death when local boosters restored the town's hotel, and started a chain reaction that revitalized the city.
Contemporary American Life Must Change
James Howard Kunstler evaluates how the sociology of American communities leads to obesity and depression.