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.
What The IT Revolution Means For Regional Economic Development
Metropolitan areas that understand the changing nature of business--and respond nimbly to its demands--will create the best environments for firm and economic growth.
A New Tool For Planning Without Zoning
Houston introduces the 'area plan' ordinance that allows certain neighborhoods to craft their own development guidelines.
Transit Villages Along L.A.'s New Gold Line
Several mixed-use real estate developments are being developed along Los Angeles-area passenger train routes -- encouraged by publicly funded programs.
Planning In The Netherlands
The chief government architect of The Netherlands, discusses his vision for balancing short-term economic feasibility with long-term sustainability.
San Diego's Twenty Year Quest For A New Airport
How will the new regional airport authority find and evaluate a site for San Diego's new international airport?