Sprawl-Busters has often complained that large corporations often build their empire on a foundation of public tax breaks, which are then used to put other
This is one of those marathon stories about a community that has staved off Wal-Mart for at least five years. A circuit judge heard arguments
Every so often consumers send me stories about their surreal experiences at Wal-Mart. These stories are emblematic of what can happen in a huge bureaucracy.
The strategies written here were produced by Sprawl-Busters in 2006 at the request of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), mainly for citizen groups that were fighting Walmart. But the tips for fighting unwanted development apply to any project—whether its fighting Dollar General, an Amazon warehouse, or a Home Depot.
Big projects, or small, these BATTLEMART TIPS will help you better understand what you are up against, and how to win your battle.