With the transformation of industry in China, and industrial production changes from an incremental economy to a stock economy, massive renovation buildings intensification conflicts coexist. Industrial building conflict seriously affects renovation. Based on Grounded Theory, this paper selects Ningbo City as research area builds “interest–situation–conflict” model through investigation intervi...

Social governance is a hot topic in today's society. From the "social management" to "social governance", the latter more embodies the diversity of participation, which means based on an equal partnership, government, social organizations, enterprises, communities, individuals and other actors regulate and manage social affairs, social organizations and social life according to the law, and ult...

This study examined the factors affecting public acceptance of designation areas in Recycling Demonstration Project for Soil Generated from Decontamination Activities. The designated are requested to receive soil collected after accident at Fukushima nuclear power plant. introduces what typically known as a Not In My Back Yard (NIMBY) issue, which dominates around inequitable allocation given b...

As the literature on trail development suggests, recreational trail projects can generate conflicts and controversies, particularly when built on abandoned rail corridors through developed areas. These conflicts are often understood as ‘‘not in my back yard” (NIMBY) reactions, suggesting a spatial proximity to conflict which increases as one draws closer to the proposed trail. This research see...

Single-family zoning is often defended as necessary to preserve neighbourhood amenities, but it also blamed for making housing less affordable by constraining supply. In 2009, the City of Vancouver rezoned 95% single-family areas allow small accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or “laneway homes” behind residential structures. The goal was increase rental supply with minimal disruption neighbourhood...

The production of microalgal biomass and products derived thereof for a wide variety applications is hot research topic, with the number facilities being built biologically active molecules launched into market increasing every year. aim current study was to identify attitudes citizens in Almería (Spain) Livorno (Italy) towards construction microalgae plant biorefinery their cities also opinion...

Greenways are recognized as an essential tool to build sustainable communities. An example in the United States rail trails where decommissioned corridors being improved provide benefits of non-motorized transportation systems for recreation and exercise, daily commute school, work shopping. Yet despite these some still argue presence trail a NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard). To address this argumen...

Waste transfer-stations play an important role in a community’s waste management system, serving as the link between a community’s solid waste collection program and a final waste disposal facility. This study aims to estimate economic values of externalities related to waste transfer-stations in Israel. Most externalities are associated with local disamenities experienced by residents living i...