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.
Life As A Pedestrian
How we design cities has an enormous effect on pedestrians, and therefore, on the quality of life of all residents, writes John Mauro in his online journal.
U.S. Power Grid Infrastructure Antiquated: Failure Is No Surprise
Energy experts have been warning for years that the US energy grid infrastructure is antiquated, and NIMBYism has prevented many new substations from being built.
Sharing Slot Profits With The State
A new gambling agreement with an Indian tribe will funnel up to 5% of gambling revenue directly to the state.
In Defense Of Strip Developments
The Thoreau Institute offers a defense of strip developments, comparing planners' attempts to remove them as similar to the urban renewal programs of the 1950s.
Denver Transit Plan Cut $1 Billion
Weakness in the region's economy is forcing the Regional Transit District to cut $1 billion, shortening a number of rail lines planned for the metro area.