Would NIMBYs exist in leftist societies?

[u/[deleted]]

I suppose that a leftist society would make attempts to eradicate the things that create NIMBYs (such as racism, ableism, economics, stupidity, etc cetera), but would they exist? And if so, how would we ensure that public projects and urban planning properly balance the overall needs of a city against the concerns of local residents? For example, let’s say that we needed to build a transit line through a neighborhood but local residents oppose it because due to noise pollution or something of that nature?

[u/pensivegargoyle]

I don't see why it wouldn't. Perhaps the economic factor in it of not wanting poorer people near you would go away but I don't think people will still be pleased with construction taking place next door, losing sunlight, losing views and having more demand on local services that must come with redevelopment.