The C.A.V.E. People Chronicles: Volume One
Marijuana, Misinformation and Misguidance “If you build it, they will come!” By THEY, I mean NIMBYs (Not in My Back Yard) and CAVE People (Citizens Against Virtually Everything). Where there is development, you will find people who want to stop it for reasons ranging from reasonable to delusional. In this series we’ll take a look […]
Top 10 Virtual Public Hearing Mistakes
It’s the “new normal” and it comes with both opportunities and challenges. Virtual public meetings are substantially different in tone and process sometimes making experienced and professional teams look like The Three Stooges. This is not “same as it ever was.” This is different and it requires some real thought and attention to get it […]
The Proof is in the Data
Land use and development is political and quantifiable. With over 15 years of survey data we know that a politician’s stance on development and growth are a leading factor in how 79% of people vote in local elections. People are more likely to actively oppose a shopping mall than single family homes by nearly 30%. Do you […]
