How to Identify When a Competitor Is Secretly Fighting Your Project

Competitor-generated opposition is widespread, sophisticated, and almost always covert. And it’s far more dangerous than typical NIMBY resistance because it’s supported by real resources: lawyers, engineers, organizers, and sometimes entire PR firms.
Truth Isn’t Enough: Why Developers Keep Losing Land Use Fights

Unfortunately, in land use politics, truth is necessary for developers—but optional for opponents.
The Myth of Fake Protesters & the Real Force Developers Ignore

When a room fills with angry residents, the first question developers often ask is: “Are these people paid?”