NIMBY
Government & Politics abbreviation · Political
| Stands for | Not in my backyard |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
NIMBY stands for Not in my backyard, a political abbreviation.
Label for residents who oppose a proposed development near where they live, such as housing, shelters, transmission lines or landfills, even if they support it in general. It is widely used in debates over local zoning and infrastructure.
Example: NIMBY opposition stalled the affordable housing project for three years.
Usage notes
The term became common in the 1980s amid disputes over hazardous waste sites and is usually critical, though some project opponents embrace it. Related coinages include BANANA ("build absolutely nothing anywhere near anything") and the pro-development response, YIMBY.
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