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.
What More 'Livable Streets' Could Mean for New York
<p>This article from <em>The New York Observer</em> looks at how New York City might be different with more "livable streets".</p>
Swimmers Versus Seals
<p>A popular swimming area at the San Diego area beach of La Jolla has been overrun by seals, making swimming unsafe. Many community members want the seals out, but animal rights activists say they should be allowed to stay.</p>
Suburbs Aren't the Only Places Reacting to Rising Energy Prices
<p>This article from <em>USA Today</em> looks at how some big cities are reacting to rising energy prices. Two examples from metropolitan Phoenix highlight the fact that it is not only suburbs that are being forced to respond.</p>
The Eight Aspects of Good Downtowns
<p>As the downtown master plan of Baton Rouge turns ten years old, planners are looking at the next stages of development. They say eight factors play into making this and other downtowns successful.</p>
'Time Bank' Creates Community of Bartering
<p>An online "time bank" has opened in Los Angeles, allowing members to barter services with each other.</p>