As crews chainsaw Joshua trees, Mojave Desert community protests solar energy projectThe destruction of Joshua trees for solar energy project raises environmental concerns among local residents.
NJ Still Backing Turnpike Widening Despite Congestion Pricing Success and Local Opposition - Streetsblog New York CityGov. Murphy's $11 billion Turnpike widening faces opposition amid congestion pricing impacts and local mayor concerns over its necessity and environmental effects.
Homeowner has solar panel application rejected - only to find 2,000 acre solar farm is approved next doorHomeowner Tony Ward fights against a large solar farm after being denied permit for smaller solar panels on his property 20 years ago.
Data centre plans spark fury among residentsResidents oppose plans for huge data centre due to environmental and industrial concerns.
Wimbledon expansion plans: what's at stake as decision day arrives in long-running battleThe AELTC's expansion plans for Wimbledon provoke significant local opposition and raise environmental and legal concerns.
Tesla clears 3K trees near Giga Berlin for Construction RoadTesla is progressing with Giga Berlin's expansion despite local opposition and environmental concerns.
As crews chainsaw Joshua trees, Mojave Desert community protests solar energy projectThe destruction of Joshua trees for solar energy project raises environmental concerns among local residents.
NJ Still Backing Turnpike Widening Despite Congestion Pricing Success and Local Opposition - Streetsblog New York CityGov. Murphy's $11 billion Turnpike widening faces opposition amid congestion pricing impacts and local mayor concerns over its necessity and environmental effects.
Homeowner has solar panel application rejected - only to find 2,000 acre solar farm is approved next doorHomeowner Tony Ward fights against a large solar farm after being denied permit for smaller solar panels on his property 20 years ago.
Data centre plans spark fury among residentsResidents oppose plans for huge data centre due to environmental and industrial concerns.
Wimbledon expansion plans: what's at stake as decision day arrives in long-running battleThe AELTC's expansion plans for Wimbledon provoke significant local opposition and raise environmental and legal concerns.
Tesla clears 3K trees near Giga Berlin for Construction RoadTesla is progressing with Giga Berlin's expansion despite local opposition and environmental concerns.
Mission District Development Redesigned but Opposition RemainsThe redesigned building aims to address neighborhood concerns, but opposition remains due to its height and mass.Community advocates are calling for additional affordable housing options.
Survey finds support for restrooms in parkCommunity overwhelmingly supports adding a restroom to Pardee Park, despite some opposition.
Exclusive | Developer behind Hudson Yards casino promises $200M to butter up neighbors in face of growing oppositionThe Hudson Yards casino complex developers propose to invest 1% of their revenues into community programs to address local opposition.
Coney Island community board votes against land use change for proposed casino * Brooklyn PaperThe southern Brooklyn community board voted against changing land use rules for the proposed Coney Island casino, indicating local division on the project's viability.
Las Vegas Sands Corp Pulls Efforts For Dallas CasinoLas Vegas Sands Corp. withdrew its casino plan for a resort in Irving due to local opposition and legislative uncertainty.
Exclusive | Developer behind Hudson Yards casino promises $200M to butter up neighbors in face of growing oppositionThe Hudson Yards casino complex developers propose to invest 1% of their revenues into community programs to address local opposition.
Coney Island community board votes against land use change for proposed casino * Brooklyn PaperThe southern Brooklyn community board voted against changing land use rules for the proposed Coney Island casino, indicating local division on the project's viability.
Las Vegas Sands Corp Pulls Efforts For Dallas CasinoLas Vegas Sands Corp. withdrew its casino plan for a resort in Irving due to local opposition and legislative uncertainty.
Why is the next phase of Canada Water's massive regeneration plan now so controversial?The Canada Water Masterplan aims to transform the area with new homes and public spaces, but faces local discontent over planning changes.
'There are plans to rip off the roof of our Grove Park homes and build new flats'Residents of Robins Court strongly oppose the proposed extra floor due to concerns about displacement, structural integrity, and loss of outdoor space.
Locals fear return to Soho's past as 'full nudity' strip club approved planningThe proposed Penthouse Club in Soho faces opposition due to concerns about its impact on community safety and neighborhood identity.
Tiny village in fight for its life over billionaire's plans for luxe development: 'Our close community has been ruined'Residents of Huntingfield oppose a proposed luxury wedding venue due to concerns over disruptions to their rural lifestyle and local tranquility.
Corbyn joins neighbours opposing 27-storey 'eyesore visible from Hampstead Heath'Local opposition is growing against the Archway development due to concerns over size, proximity, and lack of developer responsiveness to community input.
'There are plans to rip off the roof of our Grove Park homes and build new flats'Residents of Robins Court strongly oppose the proposed extra floor due to concerns about displacement, structural integrity, and loss of outdoor space.
Locals fear return to Soho's past as 'full nudity' strip club approved planningThe proposed Penthouse Club in Soho faces opposition due to concerns about its impact on community safety and neighborhood identity.
Tiny village in fight for its life over billionaire's plans for luxe development: 'Our close community has been ruined'Residents of Huntingfield oppose a proposed luxury wedding venue due to concerns over disruptions to their rural lifestyle and local tranquility.
Corbyn joins neighbours opposing 27-storey 'eyesore visible from Hampstead Heath'Local opposition is growing against the Archway development due to concerns over size, proximity, and lack of developer responsiveness to community input.
The entire coastline will be cemented over': the tiny Italian town set to become a dock for giant cruise shipsIsola Sacra faces a controversial development project that pits local authorities against grassroots groups concerned about environmental impacts.
Amazon's Drone Delivery Program Was So Annoying That Homeowners Begged It to StopAmazon is terminating its drone delivery pilot in College Station due to noise complaints and local opposition.
Gatwick second runway decision expectedGatwick Airport plans to expand by making its second runway operational, despite local opposition, to increase efficiency and passenger capacity.
Tufts' 10-story residence hall gets green light, 2027 opening date over community objectionsResidents oppose Tufts University dorm due to height concerns; Board approved it despite strong backlash.
Cairn to commence first phase of 345m build on former RTE landConstruction of a 608-unit apartment complex at Montrose has begun, despite strong local opposition and previous planning challenges.
Tufts' 10-story residence hall gets green light, 2027 opening date over community objectionsResidents oppose Tufts University dorm due to height concerns; Board approved it despite strong backlash.
Cairn to commence first phase of 345m build on former RTE landConstruction of a 608-unit apartment complex at Montrose has begun, despite strong local opposition and previous planning challenges.
Controversial Wimbledon expansion plan approvedThe All England Club's development plan for new tennis courts has been approved despite strong local opposition.
Victorian community centre could be demolished to make way for office blockMaking The Leap seeks to replace Harriet Tubman House to improve facilities for training disadvantaged youth.
Overdevelopment fears over plans for new homesThe proposed development aims to alleviate Redbridge's housing shortage amidst strong local opposition citing overdevelopment and privacy concerns.
Neighbours protest bid to turn family home into flatsPlans to subdivide 2 Crossway into five flats face opposition from neighbours concerned about overdevelopment and inadequate parking.
Controversial Wimbledon expansion plan approvedThe All England Club's development plan for new tennis courts has been approved despite strong local opposition.
Victorian community centre could be demolished to make way for office blockMaking The Leap seeks to replace Harriet Tubman House to improve facilities for training disadvantaged youth.
Overdevelopment fears over plans for new homesThe proposed development aims to alleviate Redbridge's housing shortage amidst strong local opposition citing overdevelopment and privacy concerns.
Neighbours protest bid to turn family home into flatsPlans to subdivide 2 Crossway into five flats face opposition from neighbours concerned about overdevelopment and inadequate parking.
Pylons v people - battle lines drawn over UK's green energy plansLocal communities express concerns over the impact of large electricity pylons as the UK pushes for renewable energy transition by 2030.
Labour MPs push back against anti-pylon lobbying despite local oppositionLabour MPs advocate for overhead pylons, countering Conservative and Green opposition amidst local pushback against energy infrastructure plans.
Pylons v people - battle lines drawn over UK's green energy plansLocal communities express concerns over the impact of large electricity pylons as the UK pushes for renewable energy transition by 2030.
Labour MPs push back against anti-pylon lobbying despite local oppositionLabour MPs advocate for overhead pylons, countering Conservative and Green opposition amidst local pushback against energy infrastructure plans.
Heathrow third runway: 'Most of the village would be demolished'The planned third runway at Heathrow Airport faces strong local opposition due to environmental concerns and potential community destruction.
MPs, mayor and residents object to Heathrow plansThe government supports the expansion of Heathrow Airport despite significant local opposition and health concerns.Chancellor claims expansion could create 100,000 jobs.
Dublin residents raise 60,000 as they tackle private school's plans to build all-weather rugby pitchLocal residents are challenging the redevelopment of Kenilworth Square due to environmental concerns and impacts on their historic neighborhood.
Sylvester Stallone's mansion sea barrier battle KO'd by Palm Beach locals after a revoltStallone withdrew his controversial sea barrier plan after local opposition.Neighors argued the plan would obstruct public waterways.Stallone expressed frustration over the situation with nearby boaters.
Decision date passes on plans for huge new quarryThe decision on the Rainham Lodge Farm quarry remains pending amid significant local opposition.
Heathrow third runway: 'Most of the village would be demolished'The planned third runway at Heathrow Airport faces strong local opposition due to environmental concerns and potential community destruction.
MPs, mayor and residents object to Heathrow plansThe government supports the expansion of Heathrow Airport despite significant local opposition and health concerns.Chancellor claims expansion could create 100,000 jobs.
Dublin residents raise 60,000 as they tackle private school's plans to build all-weather rugby pitchLocal residents are challenging the redevelopment of Kenilworth Square due to environmental concerns and impacts on their historic neighborhood.
Sylvester Stallone's mansion sea barrier battle KO'd by Palm Beach locals after a revoltStallone withdrew his controversial sea barrier plan after local opposition.Neighors argued the plan would obstruct public waterways.Stallone expressed frustration over the situation with nearby boaters.
Decision date passes on plans for huge new quarryThe decision on the Rainham Lodge Farm quarry remains pending amid significant local opposition.
South Bronx shelter plan sparks outrage as residents and officials push back - Bronx TimesMayor Adams faces significant resistance for establishing a large migrant shelter in the Bronx, deemed unfairly burdensome by community leaders.
Rural Kent on the frontline of PM's battle to buildThe government plans to force councils to consider building on green belt land to address the housing crisis.
South Bronx shelter plan sparks outrage as residents and officials push back - Bronx TimesMayor Adams faces significant resistance for establishing a large migrant shelter in the Bronx, deemed unfairly burdensome by community leaders.
Rural Kent on the frontline of PM's battle to buildThe government plans to force councils to consider building on green belt land to address the housing crisis.
I'm on the congestion-zone border - where Hochul's toll makes our air WORSEGov. Hochul's congestion pricing plan faces significant local opposition, raising concerns about traffic and air quality for Manhattan residents outside the toll zone.
Residents welcome U-turn' on Sutton bus lane which would cause traffic chaos'The proposed bus lane on the A217 was deemed inappropriate by Sutton Council and local residents, leading to its eventual cancellation.
Lakeside hotel 'inappropriate' for asylum seekersThe decision to house asylum seekers at Dragonfly Hotel is criticized by local MPs as inappropriate and disappointing, highlighting ongoing strain on resources.
The 12th-century village battling against the boom in AI data centresThe proposal for a data center in Abbots Langley faces strong local opposition due to concerns about its impact on the village's character.
'Green Belt field near our home is vital - don't turn it into warehouse dumping ground'The council's plan for Hatton Fields aims to balance development and green space but faces significant local opposition.
The 12th-century village battling against the boom in AI data centresThe proposal for a data center in Abbots Langley faces strong local opposition due to concerns about its impact on the village's character.
'Green Belt field near our home is vital - don't turn it into warehouse dumping ground'The council's plan for Hatton Fields aims to balance development and green space but faces significant local opposition.
Burger King to build five-storey restaurant on former Topshop site next to Charing Cross stationBurger King's five-storey takeaway approved near Charing Cross despite opposition, with conditions for operational transparency.
Residents vow to fight back after 'Pillowcase Rapist' is ordered released in their communityLocal activists are fighting against the court-ordered placement of sexual predators in their community.The community remains engaged in advocacy efforts to oppose similar future cases.
Youth centre's conversion moves closer but dubbed 'travesty'The Wanstead Youth Centre will be converted into educational facilities, facing local opposition regarding the loss of its sports hall.
'Lazy' plans for Kings Cross shopping pavilion put on ice after outcryPlans for a new pavilion at Coal Drops Yard have been shelved due to local opposition and calls for a more imaginative proposal.
Controversial Wimbledon expansion plans set to get green lightThe All England Club's expansion plans receive GLA's approval recommendation, potentially enhancing Wimbledon’s brand and economy.
Objections to DC builds may be overruled in the UKThe UK government classifies datacenters as critical national infrastructure, allowing developers to potentially override local objections in planning processes.
Exclusive | Migrant tent city in Brooklyn will stay another year as feds extend lease for controversial encampmentThe migrant encampment at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn will continue for another year amid local opposition and safety concerns.
The Story Behind They're Eating the Pets'The opposition to Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio reflects broader national immigration tensions.
East Hampton's Zero Bond Outpost Has ClosedSartiano's attempt to operate a private club at Hedges Inn failed due to local opposition and regulations, leading to the closure of the restaurant.
Live Nation concert venue appeal heads to Portland City CouncilThe approval of a large live music venue in Southeast Portland has been appealed due to concerns from a local nonprofit organization.The appeal focuses on the venue's national ownership and its location challenges.
Lansdowne Rugby Club in planning row over the storage of Mercedes Benz vehicles on groundsLocal residents oppose Claremont LFC Holdings' vehicle storage planning application, citing potential disruptions and urging Dublin City Council to deny permission.
"Charbucks" Is New Nickname For Starbucks LocationArson attacks against new Starbucks locations signal community opposition to the chain's expansion in Taos, New Mexico.
Elitist and opaque': Barcelona residents oppose America's Cup and related tourismThe America's Cup aims to attract quality tourism in Barcelona amidst tensions of overtourism and local backlash.
Bronx lawmakers plan responses ahead of Thursday's Trump rally at Crotona Park - Bronx TimesLocal politicians in Bronx prepare to protest Trump's campaign rally at Crotona Park, showing opposition to his visit.