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.
Betting On Dirt
Many middle class-investors are moving their investments to real estate -- in some cases to land they've never even seen.
Higher Density Development: Myth and Fact
This is the sixth in a series of publications designed to dispel myths and offer good examples related to growth and land use.
Suburbs Become Exurbs
Urban centers feel the impact as new residents move beyond the traditional suburbs.
In Bohemian Zone Of Free Spirits, Can Spaces Be Assigned?
Venice Beach may require peddlers to buy a $25 permit and participate in a twice-monthly lottery in order to claim a spot.
Thom Mayne Profiled
Pritzker-winning architect Thom Mayne says that the '60s still inspires his designs for buildings and homes.