Writing Examples

1. NIMBY Response to Wind Farm
Not in my backyard!
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Chris Conway
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2. • Development of
renewable energy
projects are
fashionable, a win-
win situation for all
stakeholders, and
garner a high level of
social acceptance

3. ell, not exactly!

4. Overall, public support is high. In principle, most people have
nothing against wind energy – yet . . .
‘Just don’t put them here’ has become a
common rallying cry
The subjective becomes the objective

5. As with many infrastructure and public good projects that originally
draw large NIMBY opposition, no clear cut solution exists.
U-Shaped Development of Attitudes

6. Palm Springs / San Gorgonio Pass
Opposition
• Public outrage - small minority
• Law suits – didn’t work
Acceptance
• If you can’t beat them, join them – “let’s annex”
NOW . . .

7. PIMBY (Please in My Backyard)

8. Solutions!
All solutions have to do with education –
overcoming fear of the unknown and misinformation
• Direct community involvement
• Public input
• Seek support from broad and diverse group
• Heightened levels of consultation
• Utilize successful examples such as Palm Springs