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 Spire: Chicago Lite?
Chicago's latest attempt to build a massive trophy condo/hotel tower makes writer Peter Slatin's head spin.
When Cows Pollute More Than Cars
Thanks to booming dairy biz, cows out-pollute cars in California's San Joaquin Valley.
When Big Is Too Big, Even In L.A.
This week the city council approved its first "anti-mansionization" ordinance.
Sound Blasting Marine Animals
The US quest to find offshore oil and gas reserves raises concerns about 'sound blasting' marine animals.
Community-School Planning Case Study
The massive LA school district and several nonprofits document a planning process resulting in a primary school which will include family housing, childcare facilities, an early education facility and a neighborhood park.