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.
Americans Spending Less Time Outdoors, In Parks
<p>Fewer Americans are visiting parks and and participating in outdoor activities, according to a new study.</p>
Controversial Toll Road Through State Beach Heads to Commission
<p>The California Coastal Commission is scheduled to weigh the planned completion of a 28-mile toll road that would cut through a state beach. Many say the road is necessary to cut congestion between San Diego and L.A., but others see it as destructive.</p>
Curitiba's Jaime Lerner Discusses Sustainable Cities
<p>This March 2007 presentation from the TED conference features former Curitiba Mayor Jaime Lerner discussing the rise of the sustainable city.</p>
Just Don't Call it a 'McMansion'
<p>This article discusses an architect's attempt to classify his homes as "McMansions" and the city's unwillingness to accept the "McMansion" label as an acceptable way to categorize the architecture of proposed homes.</p>
Abu Dhabi's Car-Free City to Break Ground
<p>Groundbreaking is scheduled this week for Masdar City, the car-free eco-city planned near Abu Dhabi.</p>