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.
Paris Riverfront Development Boosts Economy But Draws Criticism
<p>Edgy architecture and varied development along the Seine Riverfront in Paris has many in the city predicting an economic surge for the aging urban area. But others say the land should be used for parks and open space.</p>
Affordable Green Housing Develops In Seattle
<p>Seattle-based affordable housing developers use the city's green building standards and grant programs to get many affordable housing projects started in the city and beyond.</p>
Downtown Redevelopment Plans Unanimously Approved In Berkeley
<p>Downtown redevelopment plans that will bring a hotel and retail complex and create a transit-oriented pedestrian-only plaza have been unanimously approved in Berkeley, California.</p>
Converting Churches Into Condos
<p>This video from <em>Architectural Record</em> looks at a new trend among developers and architects to resurrect old churches and religious buildings into condominiums.</p>
Urge To Preserve Holds Back Train Stations
<p>This piece from the <em>International Herald Tribune</em> discusses how the desire to preserve historic train stations is holding them back from being more valuable to commuters by catering to their needs and desires.</p>