Paul Owns a Home on the Top of a Hill

Multiple Choice

Paul owns a home on the top of a hill and enjoys an unobstructed view of a large wooded area.The view was a large factor in his decision to buy the house and Paul values his view at $5,000 per month.Sid purchases the undeveloped wooded area with plans to build a retail shopping centre.Sid expects to earn $10,000 a month from the shopping centre,which is $3,000 more than his next best alternative.
-Refer to the information above.The most effective way for Paul to ensure his view would be preserved would have been to

A) lobby for environmental restrictions.
B) plead with Sid not to develop the land.
C) offer to pay Sid not to develop the land.
D) purchase the land and acquire the private property rights to the view.
E) repeatedly testify before the city council about future traffic congestion from the shopping centre.