Turning Adversaries into Allies: Navigating the Politics of Local Development

Never underestimate the zeal of a neighborhood NIMBY group. Local politics can sink your development, in spite of help from talented land use consultants and attorneys.

• Meet directly with neighborhood groups and ask for their ideas, ensuring participation at all levels and addressing valid local concerns
• Line up support from agencies and local leaders, using your project to achieve public goals as well as your own
• Avoid expensive delays and litigation costs
  

The Not In My BackYard (NIMBY) label has come to represent an ever-growing and increasingly organized movement among local citizens. Opposed to development in the immediate area, NIMBY groups can delay projects, add to their expense, influence the content and scope, and in some cases even shut down a proposal completely.

This seminar shares research and experiences that show how to win support for your projects.