Roosters vs. Developers

Summary:

A Rooster becomes an anti-development icon in northern Michigan

Additional Credits and Funding:

Editorial assistance from Lester Graham

Timely on:

March: Earth Day

Tones:

Inspiring, Sound Rich, This American Life-esque

Language:

English

Description:

All across the country communities are struggling to find the right balance between new development and preserving the farms and natural areas surrounding them. In some cases, local residents feel as though they're fighting big business to preserve their community's way of life.

This very issue boiled over recently in Suttons Bay, Michigan when the crowing of a farmers roosters became a source of annoyance at a neighboring condominium developement.

Orignially producer for Interlochen Public Radio and the Great Lakes Radio Consortium.

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