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.
New York's Safer Neighborhoods
New York City's crime rate has fallen for the last two years. Is this the 9-11 effect, or neighborhood activism?
The Increasing Power Of The Exurban Voter
A new book argues that long-term demographic trends toward suburban living will favor the Democratic Party. David Brooks examines the thesis based on 2002 election results.
California's Endless Growth War Now Gives Growth A Chance
California voters are resisting the slow-growth tendencies they championed in the 1970s and '80s.
Who Is Responsible For Making Great Communities?
Architects? Planners? Politicians? Homebuilders? Home buyers? Or all of he above?
When The Best Public Space Is Privately-owned
Does single ownership mean better planning for downtown San Jose Santana Row?