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.
D.C.'s Reluctance To Update Building Height Limits
<p>This column from <em>The Washington Post</em> examines the city's general opposition too revising its building height restrictions -- limits that have been in place for nearly 100 years.</p>
Travel Company Buys Entire Village
<p>A German tour operator has purchased the entirety of a village in Tuscany with plans to turn it into a mega-resort for vacationing Europeans. Many in the village were upset at the sale, which they say will destroy the local character.</p>
No Water, No Growth
<p>Arizona legislators have passed a bill limiting urban and rural growth in areas where water is in low supply. Final approval is expected from the governor.</p>
Berkeley's Green Blueprint
<p>Strict guidelines have been proposed in Berkeley, California, that would require local residents and businesses to make broad energy efficiency improvements and to make other environmentally-conscious lifestyle changes.</p>
Fare Hikes And Service Cuts For Bus Riders In Chicago
<p>Facing large budget deficits, the Chicago Transit Authority has announced plans to raise fares and cut service.</p>