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.
Free Internet In The Rainforest
<p>The Brazilian government plans to provide free satellite internet access to indigenous rainforest communities in an effort to improve communication between the groups and authorities with the goal of protecting the rainforests.</p>
Wal-Mart Drops NYC Plans
<p>The high level of opposition and the power of local labor unions have caused Wal-Mart to abandon plans to open stores in New York City.</p>
Overnight Recovery For New Orleans In Google Map
<p>Google has replaced current maps of New Orleans with pre-Katrina satellite images on its Google Maps website.</p>
Homelessness Getting Bigger In The Big Easy
<p>Though homelessness had always been a problem in New Orleans, the issue has been amplified since Hurricane Katrina. Public officials and housing advocates are concerned about the lack of services needed to address the problem.</p>
Bike Lane Boost For Seattle Cyclists
<p>Cyclists in Seattle are looking forward to the upcoming release of the city's Bicycle Master Plan, which will be open for public comment soon. The plan is expected to include more than 200 miles of bike lanes, up from 25 miles currently available.</p>