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.
Aqua: The Ultimate Designed Community
Miami developer Craig Robins' high-end Aqua community is a milestone forNew Urbanist precepts; for one thing, it's actually (almost) urban.
Unsprawl Case Study: Prairie Crossing, IL
The first 12 models of homes at Prairie Crossing represent the firstcommunity-scale demonstration project for the U.S. Department ofEnergy's Building America program.
When Is Public Open Space Not Public?
What happens when a community puts up 'No Trespassing' signs on public open space?
Do Traffic Lights Cause Crashes?
Traffic lights are inefficient tools to handle traffic, and many should be replaced by roundabouts.
Megadisasters In Megacities
Megacities are especially prone to earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters, says the U.N.'s Disaster Relief Director.