New York is a city full of skyscrapers, landmarks, over 300 neighborhoods, varied landscapes, experimental architecture, and iconic buildings. Each has its own set of supporters, and sometimes they are placed in direct opposition.
Despite the varied and seemingly constant change in the built environment, New York has very vocal NIMBYs, said Fordham University graduate Nikolai Fedak.
NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) was a term popularized in the 1980s, and generally refers to a group of residents who do not oppose a project necessarily, but do not want the project anywhere near their neighborhood.
Wealthy new residents often have the time and money to oppose new development.
