NIMBY Fights Rise Over Plans For Local Group Homes
Residents in Crete Township and nearby suburbs oppose new group homes and shelters for teens, disabled adults, and battered women. Opposition from homeowners and cities has spurred lawsuits under the Fair Housing Act and halted several proposals, highlighting a clash between preservation of quiet neighborhoods and social service aims.
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Carmen Greco JR
Wolpers Road
Crete Township
Western Avenue
Park Forest
Susan Williamson
Wolpers
Williamson
Palos Hills
Chicago Heights
Crisis Center For
South Suburbia
Moraine Valley Community College
Mately
Crisis Center
Howe Developmental
Tinley Park
Residential Facilities Management Specialists, Inc
RFMS
U.S. Justice Department
Alsip Park
South Holland
New Hope
NIMBY Fears Rally Against South Suburb Group Home
Social scientists describe resistance to a proposed group home on Wolpers Road as a NIMBY phenomenon where residents oppose the project to protect perceived property values and safety. Advocates argue suburbs offer a better rehabilitative environment with access to schools and services, while residents cite distrust and fear of the residents’ backgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry McClellan
Chicago Heights
Group Home
Garvey
Susan Williamson
Wolpers Road
Wolpers
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