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However, many coastal residents are not willing to pay the price. For example, in 2001, the Corps authorized a proposal for a $94 million project 14 miles (23 km) long in Nags Head, N.C. In an attempt to fund the local share of the project, local county commissioners passed a 1 percent sales tax; voters rejected it.
In addition to the tree sit-ins, the University has been sued by three parties to prevent construction of the facility: The California Oak Foundation, which wants to save the trees, the City of Berkeley, which is concerned with site safety, and the Panoramic Hill Association, which worries about increased traffic loads. [2]
The now-demolished Cogswell Interchange in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was the only segment built before its highway was cancelled due to public protest. Highway revolts (also freeway revolts, expressway revolts, or road protests) are organized protests against the planning or construction of highways, freeways, expressways, and other civil engineering projects that prioritize motor vehicle traffic ...
From taking precautions to protect their physical safety to preparing them mentally for the strain of the day, here's how experts say to empower teens to attend protests.
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The mayor stated that he supports the university's housing project, but said that "it’s understandable that people are very concerned and upset about the construction at the park" and that there is a need to "make sure that people can protest peacefully, and make sure we are protecting the safety of the broader community at the same time." [79]
Here's how to find a protest and stay safe. With SCOTUS overturning Roe V. Wade, people are letting their voices be heard on reproductive rights. Here's how to find a protest and stay safe.