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.
Will Private Ownership Save the Environment?
<p>Private individuals, investors and charities are buying up environmentally sensitive land all over the world for preservation, but this article wonders whether this method is really such a good idea.</p>
Rail Building Booms
<p>Rail networks across the country are expanding -- the first advancement in rail in nearly 100 years.</p>
Abandoned Houses and Vacancies Cause Cities Pain
<p>Cities across the country scramble to deal with abandoned properties as they drive down local economies.</p>
Marine Protection Zone Proposed in California
<p>California officials are proposing a broad swath of protected marine areas -- a plan that aims to reduce fishing and allow marine populations to flourish longer before being caught for consumption.</p>
Is the Hollywood Sign Getting New Neighbors?
<p>A 138-acre plot of land above L.A.'s iconic Hollywood sign is up for sale. Many in L.A. are protesting the sale, which could lead to the development of luxury homes on the site.</p>