Patrick F. Fox
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Strategic advocacy, land use politics and survey research when not consuming news and exuding sarcasm.
Why Developers Keep Getting Blindsided at Public Hearings
If your first real exposure to opposition is the night of the public hearing, your project is already in serious trouble. Developers who treat hearings as the “start” of the process fail to understand the modern political landscape. The po
If your first real exposure to opposition is the night of the public hearing, your project is already in serious trouble. Developers who treat hearings as the “start” of the process fail to understand the modern political landscape. The po
Why Developers Keep Getting Blindsided at Public Hearings
If your first real exposure to opposition is the night of the public hearing, your project is already in serious trouble. Developers who treat hearings as the “start” of the process fail to understand the modern political landscape. The post Why Developers Keep Getting Blindsided at Public Hearings appeared first on Consensus Strategies.
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December 27, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Why Developers Keep Getting Blindsided at Public Hearings
If your first real exposure to opposition is the night of the public hearing, your project is already in serious trouble. Developers who treat hearings as the “start” of the process fail to understand the modern political landscape. The po
If your first real exposure to opposition is the night of the public hearing, your project is already in serious trouble. Developers who treat hearings as the “start” of the process fail to understand the modern political landscape. The po
They are not here to negotiate or suggest improvements. The goal is to obstruct, delay and destroy.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
They are not here to negotiate or suggest improvements. The goal is to obstruct, delay and destroy.
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There's no crying in Land Use Politics!
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December 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
There's no crying in Land Use Politics!
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You have tpo be ready for them. They show up at virtually every public hearing. No surprises & the strategy for dealing with each is different.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:10 AM
You have tpo be ready for them. They show up at virtually every public hearing. No surprises & the strategy for dealing with each is different.
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How to Identify When a Competitor Is Secretly Fighting Your Project
Competitor-generated opposition is widespread, sophisticated, and almost always covert. And it’s far more dangerous than typical NIMBY resistance because it’s supported by real resources: lawyers, engineers, organizers, and somet
Competitor-generated opposition is widespread, sophisticated, and almost always covert. And it’s far more dangerous than typical NIMBY resistance because it’s supported by real resources: lawyers, engineers, organizers, and somet
How to Identify When a Competitor Is Secretly Fighting Your Project
Competitor-generated opposition is widespread, sophisticated, and almost always covert. And it’s far more dangerous than typical NIMBY resistance because it’s supported by real resources: lawyers, engineers, organizers, and sometimes entire PR firms. The post How to Identify When a Competitor Is Secretly Fighting Your Project appeared first on Consensus Strategies.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
How to Identify When a Competitor Is Secretly Fighting Your Project
Competitor-generated opposition is widespread, sophisticated, and almost always covert. And it’s far more dangerous than typical NIMBY resistance because it’s supported by real resources: lawyers, engineers, organizers, and somet
Competitor-generated opposition is widespread, sophisticated, and almost always covert. And it’s far more dangerous than typical NIMBY resistance because it’s supported by real resources: lawyers, engineers, organizers, and somet
Truth Isn’t Enough: Why Developers Keep Losing Land Use Fights
Unfortunately, in land use politics, truth is necessary for developers—but optional for opponents. The post Truth Isn’t Enough: Why Developers Keep Losing Land Use Fights appeared first on Consensus Strategies.
Unfortunately, in land use politics, truth is necessary for developers—but optional for opponents. The post Truth Isn’t Enough: Why Developers Keep Losing Land Use Fights appeared first on Consensus Strategies.
Truth Isn’t Enough: Why Developers Keep Losing Land Use Fights
Unfortunately, in land use politics, truth is necessary for developers—but optional for opponents. The post Truth Isn’t Enough: Why Developers Keep Losing Land Use Fights appeared first on Consensus Strategies.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Truth Isn’t Enough: Why Developers Keep Losing Land Use Fights
Unfortunately, in land use politics, truth is necessary for developers—but optional for opponents. The post Truth Isn’t Enough: Why Developers Keep Losing Land Use Fights appeared first on Consensus Strategies.
Unfortunately, in land use politics, truth is necessary for developers—but optional for opponents. The post Truth Isn’t Enough: Why Developers Keep Losing Land Use Fights appeared first on Consensus Strategies.
The Myth of Fake Protesters & the Real Force Developers Ignore
When a room fills with angry residents, the first question developers often ask is: “Are these people paid?” The post The Myth of Fake Protesters & the Real Force Developers Ignore appeared first on Consensus Strategies.
When a room fills with angry residents, the first question developers often ask is: “Are these people paid?” The post The Myth of Fake Protesters & the Real Force Developers Ignore appeared first on Consensus Strategies.
The Myth of Fake Protesters & the Real Force Developers Ignore
When a room fills with angry residents, the first question developers often ask is: “Are these people paid?” The post The Myth of Fake Protesters & the Real Force Developers Ignore appeared first on Consensus Strategies.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The Myth of Fake Protesters & the Real Force Developers Ignore
When a room fills with angry residents, the first question developers often ask is: “Are these people paid?” The post The Myth of Fake Protesters & the Real Force Developers Ignore appeared first on Consensus Strategies.
When a room fills with angry residents, the first question developers often ask is: “Are these people paid?” The post The Myth of Fake Protesters & the Real Force Developers Ignore appeared first on Consensus Strategies.
They are not here to negotiate or suggest improvements. The goal is to obstruct, delay and destroy.
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
November 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
They are not here to negotiate or suggest improvements. The goal is to obstruct, delay and destroy.
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
Why Good Projects Fail and How Strategic Advocacy Can Save Them
“Every development project…is inherently political. A zoning approval or environmental review is not just a box to check; it’s a flashpoint for debate.” The post Why Good Projects Fail and How Strategic Advocacy Can Save Them appeare
“Every development project…is inherently political. A zoning approval or environmental review is not just a box to check; it’s a flashpoint for debate.” The post Why Good Projects Fail and How Strategic Advocacy Can Save Them appeare
Why Good Projects Fail and How Strategic Advocacy Can Save Them
“Every development project…is inherently political. A zoning approval or environmental review is not just a box to check; it’s a flashpoint for debate.” The post Why Good Projects Fail and How Strategic Advocacy Can Save Them appeared first on Consensus Strategies.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Why Good Projects Fail and How Strategic Advocacy Can Save Them
“Every development project…is inherently political. A zoning approval or environmental review is not just a box to check; it’s a flashpoint for debate.” The post Why Good Projects Fail and How Strategic Advocacy Can Save Them appeare
“Every development project…is inherently political. A zoning approval or environmental review is not just a box to check; it’s a flashpoint for debate.” The post Why Good Projects Fail and How Strategic Advocacy Can Save Them appeare
There's no crying in Land Use Politics!
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November 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
There's no crying in Land Use Politics!
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
You have tpo be ready for them. They show up at virtually every public hearing. No surprises & the strategy for dealing with each is different.
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
November 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
You have tpo be ready for them. They show up at virtually every public hearing. No surprises & the strategy for dealing with each is different.
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
They are not here to negotiate or suggest improvements. The goal is to obstruct, delay and destroy.
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
October 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
They are not here to negotiate or suggest improvements. The goal is to obstruct, delay and destroy.
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
There's no crying in Land Use Politics!
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
October 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
There's no crying in Land Use Politics!
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
You have tpo be ready for them. They show up at virtually every public hearing. No surprises & the strategy for dealing with each is different.
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
October 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
You have tpo be ready for them. They show up at virtually every public hearing. No surprises & the strategy for dealing with each is different.
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
They are not here to negotiate or suggest improvements. The goal is to obstruct, delay and destroy.
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
September 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
They are not here to negotiate or suggest improvements. The goal is to obstruct, delay and destroy.
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
There's no crying in Land Use Politics!
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
September 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
There's no crying in Land Use Politics!
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
You have tpo be ready for them. They show up at virtually every public hearing. No surprises & the strategy for dealing with each is different.
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
September 27, 2025 at 10:10 AM
You have tpo be ready for them. They show up at virtually every public hearing. No surprises & the strategy for dealing with each is different.
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
consensus-strategies.com/mastering-la...
