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.
TOD Banks On Offices, Not Housing
<p>Developers for a new 35-acre mixed use TOD at the end of Denver's new light rail line are hoping to succeed with more office space than is typically used.</p>
News Summary and Analysis - September 2006
As part of monthly series, we present a summary and analysis of some of the most interesting news to appear on Planetizen over the month of September 2006. This is the transcript of an audio segment that originally aired on the nationally syndicated radio program "Smart City".
Jerusalem Delays Expansion Decision
<p>On the verge of expanding the city limits, Jerusalem's National Planning and Building Council has postponed a decision for two months amid protests from environmentalists and concerned citizens.</p>
Construction's Begun, But It's Never Too Late For A Master Plan
<p>As redevelopment and construction progress along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Mayor John Street has approved the formation of an advisory group that will craft a master plan for the booming area.</p>
Plans For An Urban State Park Unveiled In L.A.
<p>Plans have been unveiled for a new state park near downtown Los Angeles, and though the plot is slated at 32 acres, many of the big-name architects presenting plans were not afraid to push the boundaries by a couple thousand percent.</p>