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.
Friday Funny: Addressing the Dangers of Texting While Walking
<p>More and more people are injuring themselves by walking into poles while looking down at their cell phones. This video from <em>ITN News</em> looks at an effort in England to make the streets safer for walking texters.</p>
Taking Another 'Big Look' at Oregon's Planning System
<p>A state task force looking at improving the Oregon state land use and planning system is going back to work.</p>
Smart Growthers Snooze, EJ Advocates Roar, Carbon Solutions Wither
<p>The coal industry, electric utilities and manufacturers are in line to get trillions of dollars in federal funding to reduce carbon emissions, leaving virtually no money for smart growth and transit solutions to climate change.</p>
D.C. Plans Crackdown on Abusive Landlords and Condo Conversions
<p>City councilors in Washington D.C. have proposed a plan to throw out exemptions that allowed hundreds of landlords to evict residents with little or no notice so they could convert buildings to high priced condos.</p>
Report Calls for More Transit Investment
<p>A recent report form the U.S. Public Interest Research Group highlights the arguments for increased investment in public transportation.</p>