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.
Editorial: Is Sacramento Picking our Pockets?
Vigilance on Sacramento’s legislators is needed if the San Fernando Valley is to see the monies it deserves.
A Disturbing Look Into California's Special Districts
California's 2,000+ special districts hold over $3 billion, with little or no public oversight over how the funds are spent.
LA's Mount Washington: A New Religious Headquarters?
Self-Realization Fellowship gears up to defend its EIR for a $40 million headquarters atop beautiful Mount Washington.
Curitba-Style Busway Along LA's Wilshire Blvd Rejected
LA City Council votes 11 to 1 to have Metropolitan Transportation Agency halt plans for a dedicated busway
Nonresidential Permits Mixed in April, 2000
In Los Angeles County, industrial and office permit values for the first 4 months continued to lag the 1999 pace.