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.
Huge Arch Proposed As Pro-life Shrine In Buffalo
The waterfront arch would top the 630-foot-tall Gateway Arch in St. Louis -- currently the world's tallest monument.
A Richer Life In 'Not-So-Big' Homes
"Bigger is better" has been the mantra of the real estate world and housing market for many decades. Maybe it's wrong.
San Francisco's Dirty Secret: SROs
Some of San Francisco's Single Room Occupancy Hotels (SROs) are infested with vermin, yet still fetch upwards of $600 - $1200 per month. Will new ordinances help?
A New Urban Revitilization Strategy: Casinos
Joliet, Illinois, formerly a decript steel town, faced economic ruin in the 1980s. Now it's a boom town -- thanks to riverboat gambling.
Laser Lawnmower Connected To The Internet
'Zero' is a new, low-emission vehicle that has an onboard computer and ... mows the lawn.