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.
Facing Urban Renewal, Montreal's Red-Light District Gathers Defenders
<p>City officials in Montreal want to clean up its red-light district, targeting the notoriously X-rated area as the first site for urban renewal in the city. But many say the area's heritage and soul are worth preserving.</p>
Rural County Readies Itself For Urban Transition
<p>With a number of large housing developments underway, rural Jasper County, South Carolina, is anticipating a rapid urban transition. Local officials are looking to draft a growth plan to ensure that developers whims won't shape the region.</p>
Historic Preservation Or 'Architectural Taxidermy'?
<p>A number of historic buildings in Chicago are being preserved -- but only on the outside. Developers have bent the rules of preservation to repurpose historic buildings as parking garages and luxury condos while preserving only their facades.</p>
Developers And City Battle Over Affordable Housing Rules
<p>Upset developers forced to set aside 25% of their development as affordable housing are facing off with city officials in Los Angeles over its inclusionary housing policies.</p>
Urban Areas Receiving Rural Aid
<p>Billions of dollars in federal grants and loans intended for the development of rural areas have been given to areas <em>The Washington Post</em> has found to be far more urban than rural, including beach resorts and suburbs.</p>