Chris Haller

Biography

Chris is a nationally-recognized Web developer and Online Engagement practitioner, with a broad background in urban planning and communication technologies. These skills, combined with many years of experience in consulting for urban planning projects, are what brings Urban Interactive Studio's mission – to enhance communication and improve decision-making in urban planning – to life. In April 2011 he was named one of the Top 25 thinkers in Urban Planning Technology by the urban planning magazine Planetizen.

As UIS’ founder, Chris is closely involved in the day-to-day development of interactive Web and mobile applications, as well as EngagingPlans, a place-based, interactive Web site package for planning projects. He designs effective online engagement projects and Social Media strategies for clients, and provides related training when needed. Chris is also founder and publisher of the EngagingCities online magazine, where he writes about trends in Urban Planning and Public Involvement.