Wal-Mart’s plans to build a supercenter in Yelm, Washington, has become one of the most contentious issues local residents can remember. In early August, Sprawl-Busters
Residents in Yelm, Washington have to be careful what they say these days. They just might utter the banned words that strike fear into the
This week, residents in Yelm, Washington, which calls itself “The Pride of the Prairie”, got their first taste of Wal-Mart battle — but they couldn’t
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.