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.
Nevada's Federal Land Sale Fuels Growth
<p>Federal land in Las Vegas has been sold off by the government, creating a fund worth billions of dollars. The fund has been used for many public service and preservation projects in the state. But some say it opens space up for unchecked growth.</p>
Roadside Digital Billboards Pass Muster, But Opponents Question Safety
Digital billboards are slowly cropping up in cities across the country. Federal officials have ruled them safe, but many opponents are calling them a blight and a safety hazard.
Rental Shortage Hurting New Orleans
<p>New Orleans struggles to boost its supply of rental housing, in which more than half the city's residents lived before the storm.</p>
Car Sharing Service Sets Its Sights High
<p>A look at the past and future of the car sharing service PhillyCarShare as they exceed 35,000 members and look towards the next 100,000.</p>
Downtown Salt Lake City Goes Green
<p>Green development is gathering steam in Sal Lake City, where the downtown area is gaining popularity with new residents and developers.</p>