The NIMBY from Hell

[Tranplanner]

The Nimby From Hell...

Me and the rest of the planning team got our asses raked over the coals this afternoon by a citizens' group opposed to new condo development. I'm a target because I didn't immediately ask for a Traffic Impact Study.

The best part is...the NIMBYs are led by a developer! So basically, it's okay for him to build his apartments and stuff wherever he owns property - but no one can build anything in his backyard.

He failed to see the irony in his situation, even after I pointed it out.

 

[Tom R]

slugs

It's all your fault for asking slugs to dance.

 

[GeekyBoy]

transplanner:

I don't suppose you are at liberty to let us know where that project is, and who those people were?

Otherwise, we can organize a little "raking the ass over coal" of our own, with the NIMBYies at the recieving end.

GB

 

[Tranplanner]

I'm not sure how wise that would be of me GeekyBoy...the matter has been appealed to the OMB.

Actually, on this one the nimbies do have a point - the proposal is out of character for the neighbourhood (IMO). Unfortunately, instead of being rational about it, they let their emotions get the better of them and started spouting off about how this development would directly lead to the end of all life on the planet (okay, just a bit of an exaggeration).

The fact that the chief ranter happened to be a developer just struck me as being totally bizarre.

 

[GeekyBoy]

Transplanner:

I didn't think it would be wise

The whole business does sound like the Minto fight - the mother of NIMBYism in the new century lol

GB

 

[OfficialPlanner]

While were on the topic, What do you guys think of the OMB?