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.
Maligned Redevelopment Agencies Asked To Solve Foreclosure Crisis
<p>California's redevelopment agencies are feeling pressure on numerous fronts these days. Some may go out of business next year. Still, state lawmakers are considering giving the agencies authority to buy out subprime mortgages.</p>
A Look at L.A.'s Density Bonus
<p>This segment from <em>Which Way, L.A.?</em> discusses Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's density bonus plans.</p>
Best Ideas of the Week
<p> Another week has passed, and some more exciting and interesting ideas have taken root in the world of urban planning.
Who Will Senate's Housing Crisis Plan Help?
<p>A new plan in the Senate looks to help the country deal with the backlash of the housing crisis by offering tax breaks and credit. But will it help people whose homes have been foreclosed?</p>
BRT Spreads Across North America
<p>This report from <em>Metro Magazine</em> outlines 25 North American cities currently planning bus rapid transit lines.</p>