On November 13, 2006, Sprawl-Busters reported that citizens in Mill Creek, Washington had forced Wal-Mart to do an Environmental Impact Study(EIS) for a proposed superstore.
There are currently 8 empty Wal-Mart stores in Louisiana — now add a ninth. KATC television reports this week that Wal-Mart is shutting down its
Wal-Mart says that its workers “are the backbone of our company.” “We recognize the value they bring to our company, and we understand that our
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.