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.
Sprawl And Obesity: Why All The Fuss?
Wendell Cox critiques a recent report on sprawl and obesity, and puts the findings in context.
Odorama: A Smell Map
A team at the University of Minnesota develops innovative maps to stimulate conversation about urban planning.
Mapping Miniature, Unspoiled Plots Of Land
Before the bulldozers arrive, states are rushing to preserve small ecology outposts and create a public-private database.
Needed: Aging-driver Policy
Reluctance to face 'graying' demographics could cause a crisis for America's roadways. Is public transit the answer?
Profile Of A New Town: Doe Mill, CA
Like most successful new urbanist developments, Doe Mill Neighborhood in Chico, Calif., is a jewel crafted by generalists.