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.
A Primer On Lender Liability For Land Use Investments
Traditionally, lenders have made great efforts to ensure that they did not take on the risks associates with ownership of their borrowers' real estate. Now, lenders are embracing land ownership to stay competitive in the marketplace.
Twenty Ideas For Rebuilding New Orleans
Two local citizens suggest twenty ideas for what to do with a devastated city.
World's Most Expensive Shopping Destination
The cost of retail space in the world's top shopping destinations has gone up by an average of 8 per cent over the past year.
Best Cities In Europe To Locate A Business
Cushman & Wakefield Healey & Baker publishes its annual list and 36-page report of top European cities for business expansion. Leading the list are London and Paris.
A Theme Park For The Holy Land?
American Evangelicals and Israeli officials plan to unveil this month a $60 million park where Jesus walked.