I think there's 2 things being conflated here. 1 is opposition to large scale government projects, for example demolishing existing houses to build infrastruct

I think there's 2 things being conflated here. 1 is opposition to large scale government projects, for example demolishing existing houses to build infrastructure. 2 is opposition to smaller development, for example building something in a lot you own. 1 should be under scrutiny, especially given governments history of screwing over their minority citizens. 2 should be completely outlawed. I believe we need a "mind you own business" approach to development. No, a developer doesn't need to ask the local community before building something (that complies with zoning) in a lot they own.