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.
Urban Sprawl And The Night Sky
As cities flood themselves with ever more light, scientists worry about losing the night sky and irrevocably disrupting nocturnal rhythms.
The Growing Weight Of Smart Growth Opposition
Smart growth still dominates public discussions, but the concerns of smart growth opponents are being given more weight than ever before.
Cities And Architects
Lucein Steil mounts a passionate defence of the traditional city in this, thesecond INTBAU Essay.
Charrettes 101: Best Practices
The Oregonian profiles Bill Lennertz and the Charette Institute's course in Portland.
Forest City's Greg Vilkin Profiled
Forest City's Greg Vilkin eyes the future of Downtown Los Angeles' South Park, and what makes a successful developer.