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 New Trend: Car Clubs
Forget leisurely golfing on the back nine: New "car country clubs" are about testosterone, octane, and speed.
The Dwindling Supply Of Water In The West
The first lesson about water in the west is that there is not enough to go around. And getting water is about to get more difficult.
The Business Of CDCs
While CDCs are focused on trying to revitalize neighborhoods, what makes them tick behind the scenes?
Old Rail Cars Form An Artificial Reef
New Jersey sinks 50 retired Redbird railway cars off Cape May Point to add to an experimental artificial reef.
Low-speed Maglev Being Tested
Maglevs that operate at lower-speeds and shorter-distances in and around urban settings seem to be gaining popularity.