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.
Instant Shelter For Disaster Areas
<p>This slideshow from <em>Wired</em> shows some examples of temporary, quick-build housing that can be used in post-disaster situations.</p>
Are Toll Roads The Solution?
<p>More and more states are looking to private investors to own and operate their roads and bridges as tollways, but some wonder if the government should really take such a hands-off approach.</p>
The Future Of Water
<p>This article from <em>The New York Times Magazine</em> takes an in-depth look at the water shortages facing the country.</p>
Take A Free Ride In The Suburbs
<p>Home builders and city officials are teaming up to offer temporarily free transit services for suburban residents.</p>
More Ways To Make The City Move
<p>To supplement recently announced plans to install directional decals on the sidewalks outside of subways, <em>The New York Times</em> offers three ideas for improving mobility in the city.</p>