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.
Sprawl And Waste Runoff Threatens Coasts
The Pew Oceans Commission is expected to report that sprawl and waste runoff are threatening the nation's East and West coasts.
Can Sustainable Design Survive?
If sustainable design is to survive, it needs media coverage, star architects, and a few early successes.
Boston's Big Dig Turns Nasty
Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff rejected suggestions that they pay reparations for their mistakes on the project.
Shanghai To Build World's Tallest Tower
Despite the terrorist attacks in the U.S., Shanghai's financial center still shows interest in building the world's tallest building.
Top Architects On Board To Rebuild WTC
The owner of the World Trade Centers has brought several prestigious architects and developers on board to discuss redevelopment.