NIMBY—Not in My Backyard—is a critical factor determining what gets proposed and built in virtually all representative democracies. It shapes industries, landscapes, and communities anywhere elected or appointed officials approve projects, and residents exert political power to influence decisions. It’s a concept as relevant in Boston as it is in Bergen, in Los Angeles as in Lofoten'This thoughtful exploration of Norway’s NIMBY battles offers universal lessons and best practices relevant everywhere. It’s a timely guide for navigating community dynamics and achieving projects that benefit both developers and the communities they serve.' Patrick F. Fox, CEO of Consensus Strategies, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA‘We want cheap, clean energy, but we don't want power plants. We want a green transition, but not wind turbines and mines. A new book challenges Norwegian double standards on environmental and climate measures. Elisabeth Gammelsæter believes it has become tougher to be a politician,
