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.
Infrastructure Key To Controlling Water Shortage
A report released by the World Wildlife Fund warns that water shortages are a problem all over the world, including industrialized countries. Repairing and improving water infrastructure is one of the essential steps to take to battle the shortage.
Residents Revitalize Their Main Streets
Residents in Passaic County, New Jersey, have assumed the power of urban re-design, as community charrettes from early 2006 have resulted in county grants of $164,000 to revitalize numerous main streets in the county.
City Plans By Designers, Not Developers
This <em>Times of London</em> opinion piece calls for planners and architects with a true vision to get back in control of city planning. The author argues that "it is the developers who produce the master plans, and the city that responds to them."
Health Effects Of Built Environment Examined
A new report looks at the relationship between the built environment and public health. This report identifies how development can affect public health, while providing advice for improving public health through changes in development patterns.
Green Building Brings Profits In NYC
As environmentally-conscious renters and buyers snatch up the eco-friendly properties in Manhattan, developers are finding that building green is good for the earth and for business.