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.
Massive 5,000-acre Vineyard Proposed
The largest vineyard planting on the Northern California Coast is planned despite a 'grape glut.'
Historic Preservation To The Bitter End
A bitter years-long fight to build new homes in an historic district is still not over. Nearby neighbors are still opposed to the development project.
A New Crop Of Subdivisions?
Urban areas are increasingly spreading into the countryside, pitting farmers against developers.
Suburban Life Pitting Farmers Vs. Neighbors
Farms' new residential neighbors drawn by pastoral setting but don't like farming realities.
Will The Internet Change Real Estate?
Will Internet-based online listing services 'disintermediate' the National Association of Realtors and multiple listing services?