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.
California Beach Bums
Reason's Michael DeAlessi explains how the California Coastal Commission thwarts innovative approaches to environmental protection.
Forbes On High Speed Rail
This pro-rail article argues high speed rail corridors are at least potentially profitable but long distance trains are inevitable losers.
Design-Build: The Future Of Construction?
Design-build, for years considered the 'Tinker Toy' division, is rapidly transforming the commercial construction industry.
Maryland's First Completely Built-out County
McLaughlin County's new Planning Director may be the first in Maryland to deal with a completely built-out county.
Trenton's Successful Brownfields Story
Trenton is the poster child for successful brownfield revitalization efforts, with sixty projects over five years.