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.
Impact Of Zoning On Affordable Housing
Most of Massachusetts' problems with affordable housing can be traced directly to the state's zoning law.
Reopening California's Tribal Casino Compact
California is negotiating to provide local governments more control over Indian casino development.
David Vs. Goliath: A New Model For Port Cleanup
A Los Angeles resident fights the mighty Port of Los Angeles for cleaner air... and wins. The result could be a new model for port cleanups.
Competing For Minneapolis' Largest Housing Site
The right to build the largest number of owner-occupied homes in Minneapolis in recent history is up for grabs.
Scotland Land Reform: Feudal Relic Or Communism?
Scotland has dramatically modified land ownership laws by entitling small-scale tenant farmers to buy the land they rent.The new law will probably change the way Scotland is farmed and hiked