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.
Social Policy Versus Good Development
A successful developer that has helped breath life into the downtown Los Angeles housing market is strongly opposed to affordable housing requirements.
Good Architecture Doesn't Mean Good Urban Design
John King looks at SoMa's 'half-baked' masterpiece of design.
London's Congestion Pricing Reduces Traffic 40%
Ken Livingstone says that congestion pricing was the biggest gamble of his career -- and it paid off.
Friday Funny: A Real Anchor Store
A retail marketing analyst advised Sam that he needed anchor stores, which are major retailers that bring in busines...
Sierra Club Promotes Growth Zones And Affordable Housing
Bill Allayaud, California State Legislative Director for the Sierra Club, discusses aggressive legislation to promote growth zones.