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 Dallas Should Learn From Portland
Dallas and Portland have remarkably similar geographies. There are some important lessons Dallas could learn from Portland.
Unsprawl Case Study: Rosemary Beach, Florida
The 107-acre Rosemary Beach's urban design, allows the community to remain lively in color while still an integral part of the town fabric itself.
Wal-Mart Takes On The Urban Core
An "escalator for shopping carts" heralds a new trend -- the entry of large retailers into dense urban shopping areas.
A Sense Of Place In Los Angeles
Neighborhood councils may be necessary, but great cities have more than great neighborhoods.
Seattle Gets To Farmland Preservation
Leaders in the Seattle region, who see farming as an essential component of the economy and quality of life, are revitalizing agriculture.