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Originally Posted by jkconno
Some groups on this forum seem to be turning more NIMBY and anti-development (unless done their way) by the day.
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I concur. All NIMBYs feel they're justified in opposing new development. Some hate downtown development because they hate tall buildings. Others because of traffic, or what it replaces, or the design.
They are no different than the homeowners living in their million dollar bungalows fighting updating our land development code. They have their reasons as well, and feel absolutely sure that their reasons are sound and justified.
This is why it's so difficult to build world class cities in this country in the modern era. Too many people with too much time on their hands doing everything they can to prevent progress.
People want to hinder progress in road and transit projects. Airport projects as well. Amazingly this city has still made huge strides in spite of it being an uphill battle. As someone who loves this place, hopefully it can continue to do so in spite of all the obstacles ahead.
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