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 Your City Have 'Complete Streets'?
New state and local policies require that virtually all roads be built to serve all types of users.
Infill Development On The Rise
Infill development in California leads a nationwide trend, although infill has a unique form in Southern California.
Burning Man -- Creative Fire In The Desert
A strange new dream began to take real shape and materialize on the desert floor—the Burning Man Art Festival. Includes an essay and slideshow.
Nearly Half Of Humanity Is Urban
According to a prediction by the UN, half of all humans will soon be living in cities. Expect 22 megacities by 2010.
Greenwich Village Gentrifies
A park redesign symbolizes Greenwhich Village's bohemian past and gentrified future.