There have always been people who fought development.

With the votes it has become a more positive thing, instead of fighting development we look for land to actually preserve.

"He protected the community with noise-abatement laws, preserved the beaches and fought private development, all the while providing stability for the village," she said.

Many of the people fighting development lived and worked outside the area before coming to Port Rowan to retire.

Highlands residents have been fighting development of this parcel for over two decades.

A ragtag group of several hundred historians, intellectuals and enthusiasts have been fighting new development in areas where it threatens landmark buildings.

The influx of "outsiders" angers many residents who are fighting development.

A group of local preservationists spent years fighting development, on the ground that the hospital's imposing brick structures are historically significant and should be restored.

The Summit participants will focus on the priorities that require greater attention: fighting poverty, inequality and discrimination, sustainable development, climate change, environment and energy.

A similar pass-the-buck mentality prevails when it comes to fighting development; city officials say that the responsibility rests with local governments.