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.
L.A.'s Mean Streets
Killings on the streets of some parts of Los Angeles leaves residents afraid to walk in their neighborhoods.
Point-Counterpoint On New Portland Streetcar
The streetcar, which made a comeback to Portland streets in summer 2001, has been cursed and applauded. Now, a proposal is on the table to put in a Lloyd District line.
Sprawl Threatens White-pine Lumber
Sprawl threatens the survial of the nation's eastern white pinelumber in southern Maine.
Sprawl Or Density?
The Baltimore Sun explores the argument for higher density development as a way to combat sprawl.
Renovated Mall Still Treacherous Ground For Pedestrians
The recent upgrade of a shopping mall near St. Louis cost $237 million, but still lacks sidewalks for those who want to walk to the stores.