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 executives, public affairs teams, and land-use professionals across the country have downloaded the guide, shared it with colleagues, and asked for briefings on how to apply its frameworks to live projects.
This book exists for one reason: to help leaders prepare for the opposition they will inevitably face—and to win with integrity.
Why This Release Matters
From housing and industrial projects to utility-scale solar and data centers, NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) opposition can stall or kill initiatives that communities need. The Art of NIMBY Warfare translates three decades of frontline experience into a practical playbook for anticipating, neutralizing, and overcoming organized resistance.
Inside, readers will find:
- The BAR Code Framework — a step-by-step method to diagnose opposition and select the right counter-strategy.
- Sun Tzu for Modern Development — how timeless principles of strategy map to public hearings, media cycles, and digital mobilization.
- Case Studies — real-world lessons from projects that won—and some that didn’t.
- Narrative Design & Coalition Building — proven tactics to shape the conversation, build allies, and protect your investment.
Early Reader Feedback
“Finally—clear, battle-tested methods we can use before the first hearing.” — Real Estate SVP
“The BAR Code alone is worth the read.” — Corporate Affairs Director
“We’re building our internal playbook around these frameworks.” — Renewable Energy Developer
(If you’d like to add your own quote for the site, reply to this post or email the team.)
Who the Ebook Is For
- Real estate developers navigating rezones, variances, and site plans
- Renewable energy teams facing local setbacks, misinformation, or referendum risk
- Corporate public affairs and government relations managing multi-stakeholder approvals
- Infrastructure and utility leaders balancing urgency with community trust
What’s Next
Over the coming weeks, I’ll publish short posts and videos unpacking key chapters—starting with how to run a BAR Code assessment on a live project and how to pre-wire narrative support before opponents set the frame. I’ll also host a Q&A session for readers who want to pressure-test strategies against real scenarios.
If your team needs a deeper dive, I offer a private YIMBY/NIMBY workshop that adapts the frameworks to your portfolio and jurisdictional landscape.
Get the Ebook (Free)
The Art of NIMBY Warfare is available as a free PDF download for a limited time.
👉 Download now:
https://patrickslevin.com/the-art-of-nimby-warfare/
Want a quick overview for colleagues? Grab the one-page media sheet and share the link above.
About the Author
Patrick Slevin is a NIMBY strategist, who is a former Florida mayor, #1 Amazon bestselling author on NIMBY opposition, national YIMBY speaker, and publisher of the NIMBY Insider newsletter. He leads SL7 Consulting, a public affairs and crisis management firm specializing in high-stakes real estate and land-use campaigns.
Join the Conversation
If you’ve already read the ebook, I’d love your takeaways. Post a comment, tag me on LinkedIn, or email your questions. If the strategies helped you win an approval, tell me—that’s the best feedback I can get.
👉 Download now: https://patrickslevin.com/the-art-of-nimby-warfare/
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