Most developers don’t lose projects because of engineering flaws, zoning hurdles, or technical shortcomings. They lose because they underestimate people — grievance, rumor velocity, political

NIMBY Rising in 2026: Why Opposition to Data Centers, Renewable Energy, and Infrastructure Is Accelerating
NIMBYism (“Not In My Back Yard”) didn’t just grow

For years, renewable energy projects—solar farms, wind installations, and battery storage—were the leading targets of NIMBY opposition across America. But a dramatic shift has taken

The “Reasonable” Opposition That’s Anything But
They smile. They nod. They say, “We support progress… but.”
Behind that “but” is the blade.

In war, as in NIMBY battles, the greatest threat isn’t always the enemy you can see — it’s the confusion, misinformation, and chaos that obscure

When developers walk into a public hearing or launch a new project, they often think the fight is about zoning, traffic studies, or aesthetics.

In military terminology, “Broken Arrow” is the ultimate distress call. It signals that a unit is being overrun, surrounded, and on the verge of collapse

Public hearings. Social media feeds. Local news headlines. Time and again, real estate developers and energy innovators face what looks like an overwhelming army of

Thank you. The response to my new ebook, The Art of NIMBY Warfare, has been swift and energizing. Within days of launch, developers, renewable energy

If you’ve spent any time in the trenches of real estate development, renewable energy, or community building, you’ve met her — the “NIMBY Karen.” She

If you’re a real estate developer, renewable energy company, or land-use professional, you’ve likely faced a wall of community opposition.

When you look beyond the negative headlines, the marathon hearings, and relentless attacks in the public square, Not-In-My-Backyard controversies reveal something deeper than we ever

On the Road NIMBY Tips has gone coast-to-coast in 2025! Patrick Slevin shares his YIMBY knowledge with real-time videos from the San Francisco Bay to

7 key truths about NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) that reveal the complexities and consequences of this phenomenon

In a recent interview on White House Chronicle, public affairs expert Patrick Slevin offered a comprehensive look into the pervasive issue of NIMBYism.

When we look back on our lives, we remember the milestones we carry to this day: Our first date, first kiss, first car, our first adult

Florida State University Real Estate Center’s 30th Trends Conference will be held this November in Tallahassee. FSU announced Patrick Slevin will be one of the featured

It only takes a few bad apples to spoil the bunch. Vast majority of real estate developers are above board professionals, but they face negative

NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) opposition is a common challenge faced by real estate developers when attempting to undertake new projects. Here are some ways

Real estate developers and NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) opponents often find themselves in opposition due to their conflicting interests and perspectives on land use

An Excerpt from Amazon Bestselling Author Patrick Slevin’s New Book “Breaking Out of the NIMBY Matrix” We must start this chapter agreeing that real estate

Why does community opposition happen and what causes it to become so prevalent?  A recent Academy of Citizen Engagement NIMBY poll of 400 registered voters

In the land of real estate development, there are still too many developers who ascribe to the creed of Gordan Gekko, the famous villain in

The approval process at the municipal level is a legal, logical, and linear certainty for corporate developers and their consultants. On any given workday, planning

Nothing threatens a project’s chances for approval more than negative publicity. A typical negative news story has a headline that includes “Neighbors Mobilize to Oppose

I have seen on Facebook hundreds of NIMBY-based groups actively opposing real estate development projects across the nation. These groups range from a few dozen

More than 250 NAIOP New Mexico members, public officials and real estate professionals attended Patrick Slevin’s presentation, Breaking Out of the NIMBY Matrix this past

The book that Not-In-My-Backyard (NIMBY) activists, operatives, and ghosts don’t want you to read is a few weeks away! Join Our Growing Movement to Change

Albert Einstein said, “Reality is a mere illusion, albeit a persistent one.” He perfectly defined the reality on how the NIMBY Matrix has been a

#1 Amazon best selling author, NIMBY speaker, and public affairs consultant Patrick Slevin has launched his new YouTube series, SUN TZU | THE ART OF

The key to securing desirable news coverage is approaching reporters as sketch artists and not painters. They have tight deadlines to meet and column inches

In my exclusive interview with the Orlando Business Journal, I answered the controversial question of what makes NIMBY opposition so powerful?

My answer was “NIMBYs

In today’s Digital Age, land-use development executives, project managers, and consultants continue to rely upon a fly under the radar approach hoping to avoid community

I’m going to share with you a BIG secret that’ll change how you engage a NIMBY crisis as well as the community-at-large to win more

Deno Hicks is a Jacksonville native and the President of River North Strategies. With more than 20 years of experience providing government affairs and business

Which came first reality or perception?

If you answered perception came first, because “perception is reality”, then give yourself a cigar for being duped by

RELEASE ISSUED BY PATRICK SLEVIN: The Digital Age has created alternate realities requiring leaders to dominate the net with informative content, engaging social media and

As a leader, do you feel that you’re too successful? That your day-to-day professional life is humming along so well that it’s simply a matter