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.
Exurbs Hit Hard by Housing Crisis
<p>Exurban developments are struggling to control their rampant foreclosure rates and plummeting housing values.</p>
Hercules Backs 'New', 'Smart' Waterfront
<p>Plans for a "new urbanist/smart growth" development on the waterfront of the San Francisco Bay Area town of Hercules has received unanimous approval from the city council, eliminating the need for inclusion on the November ballot.</p>
Columnist Neal Peirce Discusses the Past and Future of the Metropolis
Planetizen talks with journalist and syndicated columnist Neal Peirce about the trends he's seen over the course of his career and the future of America's metropolitan regions.
Not As Poor As You Think
<p>This segment from <em>NPR</em> looks at results from a new study that show many poor neighborhoods actually have the potential for vibrant economies.</p>
Underpreserved Beijing Feels Sting of Gentrification
<p>As Beijing undergoes rapid redevelopment, many historic buildings have been lost in the scramble. Now the few that remain are inspiring a flood of gentrification.</p>