Dealing with NIMBY syndrome Save article Remove saved article

The issue never quite escapes us. A non-profit housing organization proposes to build and operate affordable housing only to run into opposition from neighbours and local community groups concerned about safety, density, and property values.

While municipal officials often try to foster discussion and compromise, too often, the parties resort to traditional means to support their positions. They resort to political, administrative, and legal actions to block or promote a project – using what might