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Leaders’ visions of a once-in-a-lifetime economic opportunity collide with longtime residents’ desire to hold on to their quiet way of life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In the town of Fujiyoshida, near Mount Fuji, tourism has led to chronic traffic congestion and litter, as well as disruption to local residents' lives.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

In Obeid, capital of North Kordofan, near-daily drone barrages have imposed a furtive rhythm to residents’ lives, making every trip to the market, school, health clinic or a relative’s home a gamble.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

In some cases, newcomers are facing tax bills that are twice and even triple the size of longtime residents’ bills, according to the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

They would applaud when Nathaniel Brown explained the residents’ position and remain silent after the mayor spoke.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson