Storming the Suburban Fortress: Understanding the Nimby Phenomenon
Description:
The ubiquitous settlement pattern of the American suburb is in fact a carefully constructed reality. Because the vision of the home in the suburbs is very deeply rooted, any development which is considered threatening to this image is met with a defensive reaction. Too often, however, when these NIMBY ("Not In My Back Yard") sentiments are permitted to dictate what is acceptable in a community, housing affordable to low- and moderate-income households is purposely excluded. This thesis explores the processes by which discriminatory NIMBY sentiments are realized as legal development regulations in contemporary suburbs.
Type of Resource:
Book
Publication Date:
1996
Location:
Montreal