A comprehensive risk management framework for NIMBY projects: Integrating social network analysis and risk transmission chains

Urban development projects often face local opposition, known as the NIMBY (Not in my back yard) effect, affecting infrastructure implementation and urban growth. This study aims to develop a systematic risk management approach for NIMBY projects. Employing grounded theory, 29 NIMBY cases in China w...

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Main Authors: Jian Xu, Ran Ling, Milun Yang, Ronge Miao, Huan Zhou, Huixuan Xiang, Yu Jing, Ruiqu Ma, Genyu Xu
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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Ran Ling
Milun Yang
Ronge Miao
Huan Zhou
Huixuan Xiang
Yu Jing
Ruiqu Ma
Genyu Xu
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Ran Ling
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description Urban development projects often face local opposition, known as the NIMBY (Not in my back yard) effect, affecting infrastructure implementation and urban growth. This study aims to develop a systematic risk management approach for NIMBY projects. Employing grounded theory, 29 NIMBY cases in China were analyzed, identifying 17 risk factors across six categories. Social network analysis revealed risk interactions, highlighting four factors: government decision-making risk, government credibility risk, project completion risk, and online public opinion risk. Two risk transmission chains were delineated, each consisting of 4–5 interconnected risk factors, providing insights into risk propagation mechanisms. Simulation results indicated that targeted risk mitigation strategies based on these chains affected network efficiency differently compared to random approaches. The network efficiency reduced from 16.5% to 11.2% for the first chain-based strategy and to 13.4% for the second, while random interventions showed limited impact on network efficiency. Based on these findings, a NIMBY risk management system focusing on risk nodes and incorporating risk compensation mechanisms is proposed. This system addresses proactive governance, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation. The research contributes to the understanding and management of NIMBY risks, providing tools for policymakers and project managers. The findings suggest that this approach may affect NIMBY conflicts and community acceptance of urban development projects, potentially influencing urban development processes.
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spelling doaj-art-756db11026b64447ac2b08140adfc4f02025-08-20T02:49:04ZengElsevierEcological Indicators1470-160X2024-12-0116911294210.1016/j.ecolind.2024.112942A comprehensive risk management framework for NIMBY projects: Integrating social network analysis and risk transmission chainsJian Xu0Ran Ling1Milun Yang2Ronge Miao3Huan Zhou4Huixuan Xiang5Yu Jing6Ruiqu Ma7Genyu Xu8Urban Construction and Digital City Teaching Experiment Center, School of Architecture and Planning, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, ChinaUrban Construction and Digital City Teaching Experiment Center, School of Architecture and Planning, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, ChinaUrban Construction and Digital City Teaching Experiment Center, School of Architecture and Planning, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, ChinaUrban Construction and Digital City Teaching Experiment Center, School of Architecture and Planning, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, ChinaUrban Construction and Digital City Teaching Experiment Center, School of Architecture and Planning, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, ChinaUrban Construction and Digital City Teaching Experiment Center, School of Architecture and Planning, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, ChinaUrban Construction and Digital City Teaching Experiment Center, School of Architecture and Planning, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, ChinaUrban Construction and Digital City Teaching Experiment Center, School of Architecture and Planning, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, ChinaCorresponding author.; Urban Construction and Digital City Teaching Experiment Center, School of Architecture and Planning, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, ChinaUrban development projects often face local opposition, known as the NIMBY (Not in my back yard) effect, affecting infrastructure implementation and urban growth. This study aims to develop a systematic risk management approach for NIMBY projects. Employing grounded theory, 29 NIMBY cases in China were analyzed, identifying 17 risk factors across six categories. Social network analysis revealed risk interactions, highlighting four factors: government decision-making risk, government credibility risk, project completion risk, and online public opinion risk. Two risk transmission chains were delineated, each consisting of 4–5 interconnected risk factors, providing insights into risk propagation mechanisms. Simulation results indicated that targeted risk mitigation strategies based on these chains affected network efficiency differently compared to random approaches. The network efficiency reduced from 16.5% to 11.2% for the first chain-based strategy and to 13.4% for the second, while random interventions showed limited impact on network efficiency. Based on these findings, a NIMBY risk management system focusing on risk nodes and incorporating risk compensation mechanisms is proposed. This system addresses proactive governance, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation. The research contributes to the understanding and management of NIMBY risks, providing tools for policymakers and project managers. The findings suggest that this approach may affect NIMBY conflicts and community acceptance of urban development projects, potentially influencing urban development processes.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X24013992NIMBY facilitiesProject risksRisk managementRisk transmission chainsSocial network analysisSustainable development
spellingShingle Jian Xu
Ran Ling
Milun Yang
Ronge Miao
Huan Zhou
Huixuan Xiang
Yu Jing
Ruiqu Ma
Genyu Xu
A comprehensive risk management framework for NIMBY projects: Integrating social network analysis and risk transmission chains
Ecological Indicators
NIMBY facilities
Project risks
Risk management
Risk transmission chains
Social network analysis
Sustainable development
title A comprehensive risk management framework for NIMBY projects: Integrating social network analysis and risk transmission chains
title_full A comprehensive risk management framework for NIMBY projects: Integrating social network analysis and risk transmission chains
title_fullStr A comprehensive risk management framework for NIMBY projects: Integrating social network analysis and risk transmission chains
title_full_unstemmed A comprehensive risk management framework for NIMBY projects: Integrating social network analysis and risk transmission chains
title_short A comprehensive risk management framework for NIMBY projects: Integrating social network analysis and risk transmission chains
title_sort comprehensive risk management framework for nimby projects integrating social network analysis and risk transmission chains
topic NIMBY facilities
Project risks
Risk management
Risk transmission chains
Social network analysis
Sustainable development
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X24013992
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