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.
How To Teach About Sprawl And The Law
A law professor publishes an article discussing how to teach a course on sprawl and the law.
PA Governor Threatens Rail Shutdown
Gov. Rendell, chair of the bi-state Delaware River Port Authority, has threatened a PATCO shutdown if the NJ delegation does not approve funds for dredging the Delaware's main shipping channel.
Schwarzenegger's Vision For Transit Doesn't Include Subways
California Governor Schwarzenegger's bold new infrastructure plan would spend $222 billion over the next decade, but doesn't include even 'one thin dime' for mass transit within cities.
Why 2006 Matters For Smart Growth, Transit, And TOD
How the opinions of smart growth practitioners are critical for a process that results in transportation choice, transit performance, and successful community investment by the FTA.
LA's Planning Department Is Growing After Years Of Decline
LA's planning department plans to hire 20 staffers to push through a backlog of new housing projects and help advance revitalization efforts for the Los Angeles River.