Mountain Mobilization Forming in Appalachia to Shut Mining Site
Reporters notebook from Nicholas County West Virginia describes a nonhierarchical spokes council gathering as storm approaches. Activists from R A M P S Occupy Wall Street groups prepare for Mountain Mobilization to disrupt a strip mining site amid Coal River Mountain Watch history and predator state politics.
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Nicholas County
West Virginia
Red Hook
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Radical Action For
Mountain People’s Survival
R.A.M.P.S
Occupy Wall Street
Appalachia
Red
Appalachian
Appalachian Mountains
Empower the bureaucrats or risk losing community character
Michael Racioppo of Brooklyn College argues zoning protects neighborhoods from profit driven development. He cites Columbia Waterfront District and a BJ’s project as examples where planning boards balance uses. Citizens must voice views to influence planning decisions and curb undue influence.
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Brad Lander
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Fairway
Planning Commission
Michael Racioppo
Brooklyn College
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