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.
Education: At What Cost Success?
Sylvia Lavin, chairwoman of UCLA's department of architecture and urban design, has dramatically boosted the school's reputation. But is the cost too high?
Urban Parks: Innovate Or Stagnate
If the majority of America's parks aren't going to stagnate, they're going to need to learn from those parks that are getting it right.
Why The SBA Cares About Sprawl
The SBA agrees to evaluate environmental and growth impacts of its loans as part of a lawsuit settlement.
Reinventing McDonald's Architecture
McDonald's asked 30 designers to come up with new plans for restaurants and two designers make the finalist list.
Libeskind's WTC Plan Hits First Trouble Spot
Massive mall operator Westfield America has become disgruntled with the redevelopment process and has raised objections to design elements.