LinkLinks DCist: What Do Fights Over Treehouse Castles, Gardens, And Waffles Have In Common? Alleys By Editor On Dec 28, 2018 33 Share You’re probably familiar with the phrase “Not in My Back Yard,” and the NIMBY-ist mindset that people take whenever change threatens whatever way of life with which they’ve grown comfortable. But what happens when it’s not the backyard in question, but the back alley? Alleyways are often the physical border between public and private land and even though they’re hidden from view, things can get pretty contentious when someone exerts a claim over a space that neighbors consider communal. The alley disputes covered below include fights over a treehouse castle, access to parking, a community garden, and a look at the Back Alley Waffles fiasco. AlleysDC Neighborhoods 33 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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