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.
Building Highway Infrastructure
The GAO releases a report on the timely completion of highway constructionprojects -- and details the 200 major steps required.
The Fallacy Of Inclusionary Zoning
If affordable housing is the goal, get rid of inclusionary zoning requirements.
Can School Vouchers Improve Neighborhoods?
Perhaps school vouchers don't improve schools. However, they do improve neighborhoods, writes Jonathan Rauch.
The Big Lie About Trains
Arizona Republic columnist Jon Talton sees the argument against subsidizing rail as the "Big Lie."
The Trend Toward Bike Protests
What started as a local revolt against car traffic in the San Francisco Bay has turned into a national -- and international -- trend.