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.
'A Sneaky Bid' To Drill In The Arctic
The Los Angeles Times calls the Bush Administration's plans to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska a "sneaky bid."
Federal Water For Development: Don't Ask, Don't Tell
An illegal water grab by a developer is overlooked by planners -- until he proposes a new suburb.
A Kid's Geology Primer: Build A Home Seismometer
This 'Kidspace' feature is a good primer on geological mapping, and offers several fun projects to do with your kids.
Move Over Hummer -- The Extreme Truck Is Here
The hip new thing in celeb vehicle bling is the International CXT, or commercial extreme truck.
USC Demographic Study Makes Leno Monologue
A new report offers a unique view of California's demographic future, including how the state’s population has changed in the last 25 years.