Nate Berg
Nate Berg is a former contributing editor for Planetizen and a freelance journalist.
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Nate Berg is a former contributing editor for Planetizen and a freelance journalist. He has contributed to The New York Times, National Public Radio, Wired, Fast Company, Metropolis, Next American City, Dwell, the Christian Science Monitor, the Guardian, and Domus, among others. Nate studied print journalism and environmental planning at the University of Southern California. He lives in Los Angeles.
More Land May Not Mean Cheaper Housing
<p>In the face of a proposal that would lighten planning controls over some new development in England, a recent report says that making more land available for development will not lower housing prices and will lead to sprawl.</p>
Developers Look To Diversify Area Near Casinos
<p>Developers in Connecticut look to Las Vegas as an example of how to most successfully develop land around nearby casinos.</p>
Tax Breaks For Developers May Leave Parks Dry
<p>Tax incentives of nearly $10 million have been approved for hotel and condo development on one of Georgia's struggling state parks, but some worry that providing tax breaks leaves little or no money left for park maintenance and improvements.</p>
Preserve Industrial Areas Or Allow Housing?
<p>As the popularity of condos and lofts in industrial areas rises amongst both developers and buyers, cities such as Chicago, L.A., and New York are taking steps to protect their historic industrial zones.</p>
Three Major Redevelopment Projects Move Forward In California
<p>This article takes a look at redevelopment plans for the Los Angeles River, the San Francisco Transbay Center, and San Francisco Bay's Treasure Island.</p>