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.
Remembering The Watts Riots
Mystery writer Walter Mosley reminds Angelinos that on the 40th anniversary of the Watts Riots, rage still smolders in the city.
The World's Tallest Building
At 154 floors, the $900-million Dubai Tower will eclipse Taiwan's Taipei 101 by more than a third.
Twins Reading Planetizen
Our newborn twins, Rowan and Grant, reading the latest Planetizen news before setting off on a busy day. <br /> <p><br /> <img src='http://www.planetizen.com/tech/files//IMG_0605.jpg' alt='Twins reading Planetizen' /> </p>
Ventura, CA Passes All-infill General Plan
The City of Ventura, CA adopts an all-infill general plan, replacing it's previous plan from 1989.
Using Technology To Ease Traffic
CIO magazine reports on a number of technology-related initiatives promise to ease chronic traffic woes.