Planning Commission Unanimously Rejects Wal-Mart Proposal
On October 13, 2007 Sprawl-Busters reported that the idea of a Wal-Mart supercenter was not floating many boats in Venice, Florida. The city promotes its
On October 13, 2007 Sprawl-Busters reported that the idea of a Wal-Mart supercenter was not floating many boats in Venice, Florida. The city promotes its
None of the literature about Venice, Florida mentions a Wal-Mart supercenter. The tourist pamphlets say the proverbial “Venice Florida offers something for everyone,” including beautiful
A Wal-Mart project called the “Renaissance” has had a dramatic renaissance of its own in a small Florida community. A Wal-Mart developer in Venice, Florida
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.