Question

A local abandoned factory has been demolished and the land has been prepared for development. People disagree about what should replace the old factory on the vacant lot. Some propose a plan to construct a building combining apartments with ground-floor retail, and others want to build a large park. The final resolution featured a smaller building with a small park.

What kind of solution does this outcome represent?

a
arbitration
b
compromise
c
judge's orders
d
consensus building

Answer 1

compromise

the residents compromised on what development they want on the vacant plot left by the demolished factory. They were able to agree on the final outcome whereby both groups views were represented and taken into consideration in a smaller building and a smaller park.