Geography class: Inside the mind of a Nimby
Changing spaces
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Changing spaces
Click to read the article below and then answer the questions:
Explain how a sense of place can lead to resistance against change in local communities. Use the examples from the article to illustrate your points
Examine the reasons behind local opposition to new developments as discussed in the article
With reference to the article, discuss how the newly elected UK government can effectively manage community resistance to increased house building and development
Alasdair Monteith, Gordonstoun
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