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.
States Ahead Of Federal Government In Ocean Protection
<p>While states take the lead in planning for ocean protection, the U.S. federal government lags behind. This editorial from <em>The Washington Post</em> calls on the federal government to make like its states and commit to protecting the oceans.</p>
University Improvement Benefits Expand To Entire Region
<p>After 15 years, a university president's ambitious plans to improve his school have made an equal -- if not bigger -- impact on the surrounding region.</p>
Georgia Lawmakers Look To Block Rail Line
<p>In an effort to stop the creation of a 26-mile commuter rail line connecting Atlanta to numerous suburbs, Georgia lawmakers are hoping to pass a bill requiring voters in each city and county along the proposed line to individually approve funding.</p>
Shortage Of Planners In Iraq Reconstruction Efforts
<p>The U.S. State Department is having trouble filling positions in reconstruction teams in Iraq. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says there is a shortage of city planners and engineers on the ground in Iraq, and getting more may be difficult.</p>
Planning Students Bring Fresh Eyes To Street Redesign
<p>Planning students at the University of Oregon have partnered with consultants to examine and offer advice on plans to redevelop a Eugene street corridor as a mixed use development. The students have also held public hearings to gather resident input.</p>