nimbyism

British  

/ ˈnɪmbɪˌɪzəm /

noun

1. the practice of objecting to something that will affect one or take place in one's locality

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Example Sentences

“Nimbyism was stopping us from being able to build,” said Annemarie Gray, who served at the New York City Economic Development Corporation when the Sunnyside Yard project was in the works.

From The Wall Street Journal

Vernon is also attractive because of its lack of NIMBYism.

From Los Angeles Times

You can argue on their behalf, but I think local and state governments are beginning to understand that it’s going to be very difficult to keep selling initiatives here, not because of NIMBYism, but because it’s hard to justify the cost.

From Los Angeles Times

Phil Walker, editor-in-chief of the Wisden Cricket Monthly, said the "demoralising" decision was "unfortunately another story of English nimbyism".

From BBC

“It drowns out NIMBYism,” said Heidi Marshall, director of the county’s housing and workforce solutions department.

From Los Angeles Times