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.
Unsprawl Case Study: North West Crossing Crossing, Oregon
NorthWest Crossing employs design principles such as a grid of interconnected narrow streets, a mix of architectural styles, and shops, pocket parks, and schools within walking distance of most homes.
Beyond the Gale?
Who will succeed Gale Norton as head of the Interior Department? Grist Magazine speculates.
Should Iconic Architecture Become Housing?
Music giant EMI may sell the famous Capital Records building in Hollywood to a housing developer. Converting landmark corporate buildings to housing has become a trend in Southern California.
An Energy Boom in Silt, Colorado: For Better And Worse
Opposition to an energy boom in Silt Colorado is building among environmentalists, property-rights advocates, ranchers, county commissioners, and mayors.
Housing Vs. Industry
As California's housing boom continues, finding sufficient land to enable businesses to expand is becoming increasingly challenging. The potential impacts on California's economy will be dramatic.