Wal-Mart Superstore Rejected in Supermajority Vote
The Kingman, Arizona City Council has rejected Wal-Mart’s request for a zoning change to pave the way for a supercenter. According to the Kingman Miner
The Kingman, Arizona City Council has rejected Wal-Mart’s request for a zoning change to pave the way for a supercenter. According to the Kingman Miner
Is Wal-Mart a “variety store”? Or is it a “department store”? It’s a big difference in Lawrence, Kansas. City officials in Lawrence this week denied
Wal-Mart opponents in Topsham, Maine believe that good things come to those who wait. Apparently the long wait for Wal-Mart to get a green light
Recently Newsflash recorded the story of Brick, New Jersey, where local officials used eminent domain (condemnation) as a weapon to take over land that was
Add another major “slam-dunk” to the Wal-Mart list of rejections. Residents in Hillsboro, Oregon are celebrating a super victory this week against a Wal-Mart supercenter.
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.