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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Fury as Edgware high-rise plans approved despite 5,500 objections

Plans for over 3,300 homes and a new bus garage in Edgware advance amid significant local opposition.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Ahead of key Brooklyn Marine Terminal redevelopment vote, Reynoso voices opposition

Vote scheduled to decide on redevelopment of Brooklyn Marine Terminal after delays.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

AG Pam Bondi visiting Alcatraz to announce reopening plans as local leaders blast 'stupidest' idea

Refurbishing the island and building a new prison would cost at least a quarter of a billion dollars, according to estimates.
California
fromMyNorthwest.com
3 weeks ago

Inside the high-stakes battle to win a New York City casino license

Despite proposals for eight casinos promising new jobs and billions in revenue, skepticism remains about their feasibility amidst increasing competition from online gambling.
New York City
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

A battery storage facility is being proposed in a rural Mass. town. Residents are pushing back.

Local residents oppose the proposed lithium battery storage facility due to environmental concerns and potential risks to the Quabbin watershed.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 weeks ago

'Bexley's green belt is under threat from Labour's planning reforms'

Bexley is surrounded by open spaces, including East Wickham and Danson Park, contributing to its unique character that balances proximity to London with a rich historical soul closely linked to Kent.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's going a bit too far': locals criticise Wimbledon expansion plans before judicial review

I love this tournament, I love what they've done with it, but I do not love what they're developing it into...standing in the morning sun, handing out flyers against the All England Lawn Tennis Club's expansion plans.
London
New York City
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Coney Island casino plan gets small victory as locals continue to fight against development

Coney Island's casino proposal faces strong local opposition due to concerns about economic, social, and environmental impacts.
fromDeadline
1 month ago

Caesars Palace Pledges $5 Million To Support LGBTQ+ Health Center If Times Square Casino Approved

Caesars Palace Times Square announced a $5 million commitment to support the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center if their casino bid in Times Square is accepted.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Strong opposition to new proposals to open Wimbledon McDonald's 24/7

Local opposition is strong against a 24-hour McDonald's due to concerns about crime and public disturbance.
Online Community Development
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Residents of Florida 'Ghost Town' Go to War With Local Developer Over Plans To Revive Crumbling Riverfront Community

Residents of Jensen Beach oppose a developer's plan to turn a rundown area into a tourist hotspot, valuing their community's history and character over commercialization.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Political Battle Is Brewing Over Data Centers

Data centers face increasing local opposition due to their environmental impact, with mounting resistance from communities across the United States.
Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump sends Marines, more National Guard members to Los Angeles

President Trump's troop deployment in Los Angeles is met with strong opposition from local officials amid ongoing protests against immigration enforcement.
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

New plan for 'in-your-face' red 24-storey tower gets go-ahead

Camden Council approved plans for a tower in Swiss Cottage, increasing homes to 237 including 70 affordable, despite local opposition.
Renovation
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
2 months ago

'Plans to stop flooding and cut pollution will ruin park'

Residents oppose Pymmes Brook restoration plan due to concerns about park safety and utility, despite council's intention to reduce flooding and improve water quality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Plans for prison wing in Devil's Island to hold drug traffickers and Islamic militants sparks outcry

France plans to build a high-security prison wing for drug traffickers and militants in French Guiana, raising significant local opposition.
Upper West Side
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Billionaire NFL Owner Wants To Build Nearly 500 Homes on an Untouched Mountaintop-but Some Say It's Not Safe

Local outrage persists over a controversial development project disguised as affordable housing in West Orange.
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

'There will be mental health problems' for Woolwich neighbours in HMO plans

Greenwich Council approved a sixth occupant for a controversial HMO, facing significant local opposition due to concerns about community impact.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Kelsey Grammer's plans to tear down historic English cottage draw anger from area residents: 'A disgrace'

Kelsey Grammer's demolition plans for a historic cottage have upset locals, who regard it as an essential part of their community's heritage.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Nassau County exec to launch campaign against green energy initiatives like windmills, lithium-ion battery facilities

We don't want battery storage facilities in Nassau. We don't want wind turbines off Nassau. We don't want power lines for these facilities running through Nassau.
NYC politics
fromQNS
4 months ago

Community rallies to stop proposed lithium-ion battery storage site in Middle Village - QNS

So many people will be affected. The children, the parents, the homeowners who live close to this facility. We have to fight back. They are always shoving these kinds of places at us. This is very, very dangerous.
NYC parents
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago

Mayor to decide 'mad' plans for 27-storey tower at historic hospital site

The historic Archway Hospital site redevelopment faced strong local opposition, leading to the refusal of planning permission by Islington Council.
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

NJ Still Backing Turnpike Widening Despite Congestion Pricing Success and Local Opposition - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Murphy's $11 billion Turnpike widening faces opposition amid congestion pricing impacts and local mayor concerns over its necessity and environmental effects.
Mission District
fromSocketSite
3 years ago

Mission District Development Redesigned but Opposition Remains

The 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.
Dallas Cowboys
fromCardplayer
4 months ago

Las Vegas Sands Corp Pulls Efforts For Dallas Casino

Las Vegas Sands Corp. withdrew its casino plan for a resort in Irving due to local opposition and legislative uncertainty.
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
4 months ago

Homeowner has solar panel application rejected - only to find 2,000 acre solar farm is approved next door

Homeowner Tony Ward fights against a large solar farm after being denied permit for smaller solar panels on his property 20 years ago.
fromTime Out London
4 months ago

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.
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

'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.
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Locals fear return to Soho's past as 'full nudity' strip club approved planning

The proposed Penthouse Club in Soho faces opposition due to concerns about its impact on community safety and neighborhood identity.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The entire coastline will be cemented over': the tiny Italian town set to become a dock for giant cruise ships

Isola Sacra faces a controversial development project that pits local authorities against grassroots groups concerned about environmental impacts.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
5 months ago

Amazon's Drone Delivery Program Was So Annoying That Homeowners Begged It to Stop

Amazon is terminating its drone delivery pilot in College Station due to noise complaints and local opposition.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Gatwick second runway decision expected

Gatwick Airport plans to expand by making its second runway operational, despite local opposition, to increase efficiency and passenger capacity.
New York City
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Exclusive | Developer behind Hudson Yards casino promises $200M to butter up neighbors in face of growing opposition

The Hudson Yards casino complex developers propose to invest 1% of their revenues into community programs to address local opposition.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Tufts' 10-story residence hall gets green light, 2027 opening date over community objections

Residents oppose Tufts University dorm due to height concerns; Board approved it despite strong backlash.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

MPs, mayor and residents object to Heathrow plans

Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicated that a third runway at Heathrow is "badly needed" and could generate up to 100,000 jobs, despite strong local opposition.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Rural Kent on the frontline of PM's battle to build

Monique Bonney, an independent councillor for 18 years, expresses her deep concern over the proposed 8,400 homes, emphasizing their disproportionate impact on Rodmersham's community, which currently consists of only 275 homes.
UK politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

The 12th-century village battling against the boom in AI data centres

The proposal for a data center in Abbots Langley faces strong local opposition due to concerns about its impact on the village's character.
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