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.
Housing Impact Fees Continue To Rise
Despite California's sluggish economy and high housing prices, impact fees continue to rise -- and it could lead to a voter revolt.
Context-Sensitive Signage Design
APA's releases a study on the aesthetic and economic benefits and impacts of on-premises commercial signs.
Redefining The 'New' In New Urbanism
The new Lighthouse Lofts in Atlanta represent a surprising type of new urbanism.
Trials Of The World's First Driverless Taxi
The Urban Light Transport system, known as Ultra, is set to become fully operational in the Welsh capital in 2005.
E-Government And Planning: ENotify
In our rush to adopt the newest technologies we overlook the impact that everyday technologies — like e-mail — can have on government's ability to engage citizens.