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.
Planner Confronts A Daunting Challenge
The Chairman of New York's Planning Commission faces a daunting challenge in planning to rebuild New York.
Cartoonitecture
What is cartoonitecture? Drive into the suburbs and go to the biggest new shopping center you can find.
A City In A Box
Despite Sony's best efforts careful packaging is replacement for real urban life.
Port Townsend: Life On The Edge
Port Townsend, set on the Quimper Peninsula in Washington, feels a little like its own island. For many, it's the end of the road.
Seattle's Entrepreneurial Success
As Seattle celebrates its 150-year anniversary, the city's entrepreneurial fervor sets it apart from competitor Portland.