A project undertaken to oppose or counteract another project or initiative.
From counter- + project (from Latin proicere, to throw forward). Modern term used in business, politics, and academia since the late 20th century.
Urban planners sometimes launch counterprojects—when a new highway threatens a neighborhood, residents might propose a counterproject (like a park) to show alternative visions for the same space.
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