There's a remotely similar thing going on here, too.
Indian tribe jumped through all the appropriate hoops to build a casino on the edge of town. They started groundwork and foundation work and put up a sign saying a Casino was coming and people flipped out. Saying crime will skyrocket, kids won't be safe, and noise will increase substantially. They neglect to mention that 2 of the 3 biggest casino's in the state are in, or on the edge of this city, near neighborhoods and crime hasn't gone up, but property values have. Noise hasn't really gone up either. One even poured millions into the roads (arterial and highway) around their casino - of their own volition, in order to make access easier for the casino and the nearby residents. They've been excellent neighbors. However, just like in George's case, people have to throw hissy fits to try and avoide change.
Those casino's had to actually go out and prove they were good neighbors. George has shown it and proved it time and time again over what? 25-30 years now? Those residents just need to shut up.