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.
'Superferry' Takes Off, But Controversy Persists
<p>The 866-passenger Hawaiian Superferry has begun operations despite months of controversy over its environmental consequences. With an environmental impact statement due in 18 months and plenty of opponents, the Superferry is not yet in the clear.</p>
Looking To Architects As Bellwhethers of Building Industry Trends
<p>This column from <em>The Washington Post</em> looks at the housing and development trends presented by the American Institute of Architects' Home Design Trends survey.</p>
The German Urban Planning Workhorse
<p>One German planner's influence has been seen in projects across the world. Now he's refocusing his eyes on his home country.</p>
Thoughts on America's Affordable Housing Shortage
<p>This report from <em>NPR</em> looks at the shortage of affordable housing in America.</p>
Planned Communities Take Nosedive in Idaho
<p>Proposals for planned communities have taken a sharp downturn in Idaho since last year. A deteriorating housing market and the lack of infrastructure are being cited for delays in development.</p>