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.
Cairo's Street Children Ignored No Longer
<p>In Cairo, the problem of street children was once ignored, but is now a growing concern in the public consciousness. Numerous services and aid agencies have developed in recent years to help the city's impoverished children.</p>
Ahead of the Game
<p>Robert Steuteville comments about the long-standing links between New Urbanism, good placemaking, and the environment.</p>
Reno Seeks Facelift For 'Rough-Looking' Downtown
<p>A new greenbelt has been proposed for Reno, Nevada, as a way to encourage people to visit the city's downtown -- and area typically avoided due to its "rough-looking" character.</p>
Downtown Denver Redevelops
<p>The redevelopment of the original center of Denver has brought a boom of new residents to the formerly avoided downtown area.</p>
California May Close Parks to Cut Budget
<p>As part of an effort to reduce the state's budget expenses, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed a plan that would close 48 state parks.</p>