BANANA

For the fruit, see Banana. For other meanings, see Banana (disambiguation).

"BANANA" is an acronym that stands for either "Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything" or "Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anyone". The term is most often used to criticise the ongoing opposition of certain interest groups to land development.

The apparent opposition of some activists to every instance of proposed development suggests that they seek a complete absence of new growth. Compare with acronym NIMBY, which describes development stymied by those who do not want the development in "their backyard".

The acronym was coined by Don Terner, President of affordable housing developer BRIDGE Housing of San Francisco, in 1990 or earlier. The term is used within the context of planning in the UK. Sunderland City Council list the term on their online dictionary of jargon.

See also

*Drawbridge mentality

References

*From NIMBYs To DUDEs: The Wacky World Of Plannerese
*BANANA Republic Seattle Times (Registration Required)
*Art Project For Buses Has Tinge Of Comedy Seattle Times (Registration Required)

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