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.
Disintermediation Of The Architect?
A variety of architectural plans for stock homes and other structures can easily be purchased over the Internet, bypassing architects entirely.
California Coastal Commission Unconstitutional?
The California Coastal Commission is held unconstitutional. The executive director says the State will appeal.
Can Gambling Revitalize The Inner City?
Detroit has become the nation's largest testing ground for urban casinos. Now Oakland, CA is considering its own inner-city gambling.
Is Sprawl A Dirty Word?
As the debate over sprawl grows, some see the use of the word as loaded with negative connotations.
Opposition To New Bridge Followed Familar Path
Maryland residents oppose a proposed "Techway". The pattern of opposition to new roads in becoming all too common.