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.
The Most Polluted City In America
Can Butte, Montana -- perhaps the most polluted city in the U.S. -- capitalize on its contamination?
The Future Of U.S. Ground Transportation
Anthony Downs reports on the future of U.S. ground transportation from 2000 to 2020 to the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Answers For Traffic Congestion
The Smithsonian takes a look at transit planning in Atlanta and Los Angeles. A new simulation program will be available to planners soon.
Housing Bills Flood California Capitol
Although electricity threatens to be the dominant topic in California, legislators introduced over 150 housing bills.
Regulating Sex-Oriented Businesses
Lawful adult-oriented businesses have their place in communities -- provided such uses conform with the limits on commercial speech.