Derik Graham, Chapter 8, Question 2

The most relevant comment that Wheelan makes in particular to my life is the idea that everyone is part of a special interest group. For example, in my neighborhood there is a movement to tear down an apartment complex within two blocks of my house. This project would close a main road near my house and direct a lot of noisy and unneeded traffic into the surrounding neighborhood. The project would also add a lot of curb appeal to the area but for the time being it would be an inconvenience. I am not aware of the progress on the project but those who live in the appartments would be displaced and attempt to stop construction. This is very similar to the situation that wheelan presents with the new above ground train in Chicago.