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.
Construction Finally Approved On World's Largest Environmental Megamall
After years of delays, a green mega-mall called 'Destiny USA' gets approval to build in Syracuse. Could this be economic development salvation for upstate New York as well as an environmentalist's dream?
Segway Overshadowed By Early Hype, Finds Its Niche
The two-wheeled transporters are making inroads into everyday life - from fishing trips to weddings.
NYTimes Examines 'The Business of Green'
The New York Times runs a multi-part series focused on the economics and business of using environmentally-friendly technology.
Do Economists Agree On Road Pricing?
A new academic journal article offers an interesting and highly detailed history of the concept of road pricing, and evaluates where economists have (and have not) reached consensus on the issue.
Apple Opens Big Apple Core Store
Apple is set to open its 24x7 flagship store at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street in Manhattan.