Sentence examples for opposing development from inspiring English sources

It detailed a quid pro quo of sorts in that Novo agreed not to oppose the proposed housing development, and the developer agreed to add the restrictions preventing future homeowners from opposing development on the Novo land.

Mr. Polimeni accuses the residents of Kings Park of Nimbyism for opposing development.

Earlier this year, the natural resources minister, Joe Oliver, accused foreign radicals and "jet-setting celebrities" of trying to hijack the country, by opposing development of the tar sands.

The 19-strong Residents Groupp (RG) ran for election on a set of seven policies - including opposing development on the green belt, improving road repairs and supporting local business and voluntary communities - agreed among different residents' associations.

The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed a resolution opposing development of coal-export terminals in Washington over concerns about increased train traffic and potential harm to health and the environment.

Homemade signs and local activism opposing development in Union County, Oregon, were noted by the CAFOR research team during field work in 2011.

Others, like the left wing People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll in West Belfast, stood on an anti-austerity platform, opposing developments such as welfare reform.

Labour likewise wants to discontinue local planning where councils oppose development.

"We've never actually opposed development at Saddleback Meadows," Mr. Devine said.

He also said Vermont suffered because of tourists and others who opposed development.

A Hong Kong business then proposed a bitterly opposed development of shops, restaurants, nightclubs and cinemas.