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.
Does Smart Growth Really Work?
Planning's fashionable solution isn't no growth, but smart growth. Are they really any different?
Court Rules For Homebuilders
The California Supreme Court has ruled in favor of homebuilders in their fight against construction defect litigation.
States Ranked By Environmental Standards
States with the highest environmental standards also boast the best economic performance, finds Gold & Green 2000, a new report from the Institute for Southern Studies.
States Ranked By Education
Education Week summarizes state level scores on educational progress. How does your state rank?
Growing Popularity Of Regional Rail Systems
High speed rail is gaining the support of state transportation departments. The major barrier is cost.