Wal-Mart Drops Out, City Considers Size Limit
In 2006, at least 50 or more Wal-Mart superstore projects were defeated by citizens, or withdrawn by the retailer. Add another California town to the
In 2006, at least 50 or more Wal-Mart superstore projects were defeated by citizens, or withdrawn by the retailer. Add another California town to the
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.