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.
Study: New Jersey Could Reach 'Build-Out' In 50 Years Or Less
<p>New report shows about 15,000 acres are lost to development each year in the Garden State. Much of the development has occurred within the coastal counties.</p>
More Homeless Than Athletes At 2010 Winter Games
<p>What it will take to provide needed shelter before the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games?</p>
Locals Concerned About Growth In Small Town Kauai
<p>On the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, small towns are grappling with plans to develop more than 4,500 housing units. Of the most concern to residents is the increased traffic and strain on roads, so they have proposed a circulation plan.</p>
Stricter Recycling Guidelines Upset Some In Portland
<p>Portland, Oregon, is pushing stricter regulations on the city's waste, mandating that residents and businesses recycle 75% of their waste by 2015. Many businesspeople are upset about the costs that would be associated with compliance.</p>
Controlling Growth In Shanghai
<p>The population is growing in Shanghai, and the city is running out of space. But before it's too late, the city is crafting plans to help it achieve sustainable growth.</p>