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.
Can An Influx Of Gay Residents Revitalize A Community?
After years of efforts, could an influx of gay residents finally revitalize downtown Detroit?
Why The U.S. Doesn't Get High-speed Rail
High-speed rail works well in Europe and Japan, so why can't the United States get it right?
The Bay Area's New Architecture: Billboards
The Bay Area's signature structures are not churches or skyscrapers, but massive billboards.
The Lava Lamp Approach To Economic Development
The City of Soap Lake, WA, is considering a towering 60-foot-high lava lamp in the center of downtown to revive tourism.
The Nation's Deadliest Light Rail System
The Blue Line -- a light rail line running from downtown Los Angeles to Long Beach -- has grisliest record in the U.S.