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.
Bush Denies Infrastructure Funding
<p>The pleas of governors from across the country for more infrastructure funding have been shot down by President George W. Bush.</p>
Remaking the Waterfront, Remaking the City
<p>This episode of <em>Smart City</em> looks at riverfront redevelopment as a tool for recreating cities.</p>
Breakfast of Historians
<p>Despite objections from city staff, a former Denny's restaurant in Washington has been declared a historic landmark. Many residents are backing the designation.</p>
Tying Rail in Downtown L.A.
<p>Plans are being floated to create better downtown linkage between three of L.A.'s rail lines -- an idea that some downtown residents are wary of.</p>
Cleaning Water With Shellfish
<p>New York City is considering a plan to create beds of oysters in one of the city's waterways to help filter water.</p>