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.
Out-Of-Touch Planning Blamed For High Home Prices In Australia
<p>Planning and land use regulations are being blamed for Australia's high home prices, and also for the fact that four of its major cities are in a list of the 25 most unaffordable cities. Some feel planners are not planning with the people in mind.</p>
Suburban Utah Is Thinking Light Rail, But Opponents Consider Costs
<p>A suburban Salt Lake City mayor has expressed interest in adding light rail to a list of desires for his city's long-term planning process. High costs and a low estimated demand are cited by opponents.</p>
Re-Improving Boston's Pedestrian Environment
<p>This article from <em>The Phoenix</em> looks at Boston's reputation for being a walkable city, why that reputation is fading, and who is helping to bring it back.</p>
Toronto's Compact Growth Stressing Infrastructure
<p>Toronto, Ontario, is on its way to meeting a goal of adding 500,000 residents by 2031. Many see the dense growth as a positive move for Canada's most populous city, but trading sprawl for compact growth is creating strain on its infrastructure.</p>
Speed Bumps Arise In Kansas City Light Rail Plan
<p>Land rights and high costs are proving to be major hurdles in Kansas City's bid to build a 27-mile light rail system.</p>