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.
Are Trains Safer When Pulled?
Engines at the front of trains might be safer but will likely cost far too much.
The Rebirth Of Environmentalism
Environmental issues are uniting conservatives and liberals even while the nation becomes more polarized.
A 10-lane Road To The Future
A mammoth toll highway in Texas could bring new prosperity ... or let it pass by.
The Public Health Roots Of Zoning
Mixed land uses make walking an attractive alternative to driving and support a more physically active and healthy citizenry.
Parking Policies Are Devastating U.S Cities
Bad parking policies are "devastating U.S. cities" and their "distortion of urban landscapes," may never be undone.