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.
The High Line Is Captivating
Revitalizing New York's formerly abandoned, elevated freight-train viaduct called "The High Line" seems to have captured the imagination of everyone. Why?
Can Hybrid Owners Use Carpool Lanes?
Despite a California law allowing hybrid vehicle owners to use carpool lanes, Congress has yet to approve the state legislation.
Are Megacities Good?
We have entered the first 'urban century', and emerging megacities emphasize the divides between the wealthy and impoverished like never before.
New Game In Vegas: Mixed Use
Instead of building a new megahotel MGM is spending $3 billion to transform 66 acres on the Las Vegas Strip into a mini-Manhattan.
Micro-car Gaining Popularity In The U.S.
The Smart, built by DaimlerChrysler, retails for $11,000, can park in half a regular space, and gets 60MPG.