NIMBYism is largely targeted at preventing construction in the traditional residential areas. Most of the new development is large buildings in areas that aren'

NIMBYism is largely targeted at preventing construction in the traditional residential areas. Most of the new development is large buildings in areas that aren't traditionally residential. In particular, the areas around where the Giants stadium (SOMA) is and where the Warrior's arena (Mission Bay) is planned have seen many new high-occupancy construction projects because there aren't neighborhood groups being obstructionist.