TURNING NIMBY CRISIS INTO YOUR FINEST HOUR FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS!
The Not-In-My-Backyard (NIMBY) phenomena is a widely known, but vaguely understood threat to proposed real estate development projects. For decades, NIMBY conflicts have cost executives, investors, and land-development professionals billions of dollars in losses caused by project delays, disruptions, and defeats.
For too long, applicants have felt powerless in reducing the risks of NIMBY, hoping their projects will “fly under the radar” not attracting the anger of neighbors or the angst of professional activists. This passive engagement directly empowers the opposition to not only demonize real estate development proposals, but damage corporate reputations ending too often in project defeats.
Eventually the NIMBY hits the fan; unexpectedly, rapidly, and aggressively triggering a series high-profile conflicts often leading to the political defeats of thousands of sustainable real estate projects.
Patrick Slevin is a public affairs consultant, corporate trainer, NIMBY thought leader, and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author. For nearly 20 years, corporate executives, land development professionals, and communicators have engaged Patrick Slevin to turn NIMBY crises into political victories and project approvals across the country.
At the age of 27, he was elected one of the youngest mayors in the country in the Tampa Bay city of Safety Harbor, Florida in 1996. As a Florida mayor, Slevin encountered numerous NIMBY crises in one of the most urbanized regions of the country.
Patrick is a two-time winner of the prestigious Public Relations Society of America’s Silver Anvil Award of Excellence for Crisis & Issues Management. He was featured in Influence Magazine as a "Great Communicator". He has been recognized by Campaigns & Elections Magazine as one of the nation’s top political “Movers’ & Shakers".
He heads SL7 Consulting, a national public affairs practice headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida. His client list represents Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, and regional developers spanning the globe as far as Australia.
SL7 CONSULTING SERVICES
(Influencing Municipalities from Coast-to-Coast)
Crisis Management
NIMBY Risk Assessments (Political/Social)
Public Affairs Engagement
Alliance Development/Coalition Management
Grassroots Operations
Litigation Communications
Influencer Recruitment, Mobilization and Advocacy
Community Support and Mediation
Ballot Box Initiatives
Opinion Polling
Public Relations
Public Hearing Management
Project Website/Video Communications
Direct Mail/Paid Media
Digital/Social Media Marketing
Corporate Training Programs
Strategic Counsel (24/7 - Virtual/Onsite)
#1 AMAZON BEST SELLNG AUTHOR & SPEAKER
In early 2021, Patrick published his long-awaited book, NEVER LOSE TO NIMBY OPPOSITION AGAIN!: Master the Secrets, Strategies & Solutions to Turn NIMBY Crisis Into Your Finest Hour. His book became a #1 Amazon Best Seller and an instant classic.
Patrick is a highly sought NIMBY speaker and presenter. For over 15 years, Patrick has presented before real estate organizations from coast-to-coast including ULI, NAIOP, ICSC, CREW, BOMA, APA, as well as homebuilders, affordable housing, investors, energy, local chambers, EDCs, and municipalities.
In his presentations, Patrick breaks down his Triple M methodology, empowering developers with modern-day practices that garner community goodwill during a crisis that leads to favorable municipal approvals! Developers and land use professionals will learn "how-to" effectively Minimize, Maximize and Marginalize (Triple M) the political and social factors that publicly threaten development and land use projects.
WHAT CLIENTS & COLLEAGUES SAY ABOUT PATRICK SLEVIN
“Patrick is a recognized expert in the field of NIMBY where he quickly diffuses development crises ensuring the merits of the project remain the focus of key stakeholders.”
- Ron Weaver, Esq., Of Counsel, Stearns, Weaver, Miller
“Patrick is one of the best that I’ve worked with in getting community support for controversial land use projects. He is completely coordinated with legal and political strategies, adept at crafting messaging, and very effective in building stakeholder bridges in the community. If I know that I have a controversial project, I always recommend Patrick to my clients and colleagues.”
- Brian Seymour, Esq., Co-Chair, Real Property Practice, Gunster Law Firm
"Iluka Resources' U.S. operations required a strategic communications and stakeholder engagement plan to thoughtfully win public support for our mining permit application in North Carolina. Patrick's public risk assessment, strategic counsel, media outreach and stakeholder engagement services ensured community leaders were well informed in the decision-making process. In late 2013, a key local permit was approved by a super majority vote, and Patrick's contribution was evident in advancing Iluka's business goals; I'm pleased to recommend him."
The Proverbial Barbershop Still Exists Across the Country
- Matthew Blackwell, Iluka Resources U.S. Operations
“Patrick Slevin is brilliant and he truly turns crisis into opportunities.”
- Deborah Tannenbaum, Florida Peanut Federation
“Patrick provided key insights, consulting, campaign design and guidance based on his keen knowledge of local politics, government processes, public relations and communications.”
- Tim Bogott, Tradewinds Island Resorts
"Patrick Slevin was retained to help Hines Interests secure public support for our Chicago project. He successfully engaged key community leaders and stakeholders that led to favorable site plan approvals by local elected officials. Patrick's knowledge about social and political dynamics is unmatched and he certainly enhanced our community outreach efforts."
- Greg Van Schaack, Hines Interests
“Patrick’s strategic planning, political expertise and civic specialties secured political approvals for our master-planned community not only at city hall, but also at the ballot box…Patrick’s political and grassroots services got our project across the finish line.”
- Don Mears, Jr., iStar
“I've enjoyed watching Patrick work. He defeats [community opposition] with their own tactics by out organizing them.”
- Clay Henderson, Esq., Holland & Knight Law Firm (Retired)
“Patrick is a NIMBY guru who has an uncanny ability of predicting what’s going to happen before it happens. His expertise gave us the strategic and political advantages needed to secure municipal victories for several controversial projects.”
- Mike Willis, Land Manager, President of Citizens for Responsible Government
DON’T WAIT FOR A NIMBY CRISIS TO DEMONIZE AND DEFEAT YOUR REAL ESTATE PROJECTS!
CONTACT PATRICK SLEVIN TODAY TO EXPLORE HOW YOU CAN TURN NIMBY CRISIS INTO YOUR FINEST HOUR!
P: 850.597.0423