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.
The Need For Planning In An Aging Society
Community design, the availability of amenities, and ease of mobility have a tremendous impact on the aging population, but the 50+ community is often ignored when these elements are being planned.
The Suburbs: Post-Levittown
<p>In this article from <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>, Joel Kotkin discusses the history of suburban development, and looks at how they have changed in the years since Levittown.</p>
Ohio Residents Buy Properties To Fight 'Flippers'
<p>Community members in Ohio are fighting against real estate prospectors by buying up property before investors can move in to "flip" them for a quick profit.</p>
Billion-Dollar Makeover Planned For Montreal Neighborhood
<p>The city of Montreal has pledged an investment of more than $1 billion to revitalize a downtrodden slum neighborhood, though some current residents are calling the move forced gentrification.</p>
Walkability Gains Popularity With Metro Atlanta Developers
<p>Many new developments in metropolitan Atlanta are embracing walkability.</p>