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.
Locals Lament 12,000-Home Development In Florida
<p>To the dismay of many residents, plans have been submitted for a housing development of more than 12,000 units in western Palm Beach County, Florida. Zoning and building guidelines would have to be changed to allow the development.</p>
Land Owners Worry About Redistribution In Bolivia
<p>A report from <em>NPR</em> looks at a plan to redistribute land in Bolivia. Land owners are wary of of the plan, despite the government's promise that it would primarily redistribute its own land holdings, and then that of prospectors and investors.</p>
Metro Head Seeks $1.7 Billion More For Phoenix Light Rail Plans
<p>Phoenix Metro director is looking to expedite plans for a regional light rail system by drafting a strategy to garner and extra $1.7 billion needed to pursue the project.</p>
Massachusetts City Collects Smart Growth Incentives
<p>Approving high density, smart growth developments has brought urbanity and monetary benefits to the town of Easton, Massachusetts.</p>
Kibbutz Leans Away From Socialist Roots
<p>Israel's oldest kibbutz -- a communal living settlement founded on socialist principles -- has approved a vote allowing community members to retain private salaries instead of pooling their income for the entire community.</p>