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.
Iraqi Refugees Find Few Welcoming Mats
<p>For Iraqi refugees, finding a place to go is a major challenge. Strict policies in many European countries makes finding asylum difficult, but Sweden has proven to be the most welcoming country.</p>
New York Boat-Dwellers Allowed To Stay On Hudson River
<p>An eclectic group of New York residents who live year-round on boats docked in New York's Hudson River have been granted a reprieve from city officials who had planned to reduce the permitted amount of time boats would be allowed to dock.</p>
Major Planning System Reorganization Proposed In England
<p>Officials in England propose a massive reorganization of the country's planning system, including the creation of an independent commission that would be charged with approving major infrastructure projects.</p>
City Will Provide Basic Services To Slum Dwellers
<p>The mayor of Cape Town, South Africa, has announced a plan to provide water, lighting, and sanitation to all of the city's densely-packed slum dwellers.</p>
Egypt's Westernized Suburbs Leave Some Uncomfortable
<p>Western-style suburban developments near Cairo, Egypt, have many concerned that about the loss of local culture.</p>