A big victory for restoring private property rights
“Property rights advocates across the country are cheering for the U.S. House of Representatives, which unanimously passed the Private Property Rights Protection Act on a voice vote Tuesday. The measure, sponsored by Rep. James Sensenbrenner,…
House takes aim at Supreme Court’s controversial ruling on property rights
“”All Americans should be able to trust that they have freedom from blatant governmental overreach. The federal government should not be able to utilize eminent domain to force private-to-private transfer of property. House Republicans are…
Colorado Legislative Update on Urban Renewal
“The 2012 Colorado General Assembly convened on January 11, 2012. Several hundred bills have been introduced so far, and drafts of not-yet-introduced bills are circulating. While other urban renewal bills may yet be introduced, the…
Griego: Can’t take the heat? Get out of the Sun
“Bobian chimes in, telling Mejia again that he’s flattered he came to Sun Valley since this is not a neighborhood with a lot of votes. Most of its residents are children. Bobian asks Mejia whether…
City development authority authorizes purchase of Sears property at Westminster Mall
“The Westminster Economic Development Authority Monday night authorized the Westminster City Manager to buy the 7.9-acre property at 5501 W. 88th Ave. which contains a Sears store and automotive center. The authority will buy the…
Hallsville farmers face eminent domain
“It’s a rare situation involving eminent domain that leaves some wondering whether the city is overstepping its boundaries. “Homeowners like me call it ‘government theft,’ ” said Hallsville resident Robert Cavanaugh, who said the city’s…
As California’s TIF goes, so might Colorado’s
“The California Supreme Court issued a bombshell decision recently that effectively shuts down that state’s 400 local redevelopment agencies. It was a victory for Gov. Jerry Brown, who is seeking to redistribute redevelopment funds to…
ULI-Colorado TOD Marketplace Recap
ULI-Colorado TOD Marketplace Recap. Schroeppel, Ken. DenverInfill Blog 20 November 2011. “The Colorado district council of the Urban Land Institute held a major event this past week, Denver’s first Transit-Oriented Marketplace. My thanks to Kathleen…
Rapid Transit Transformations: Impacting Economic Health and Quality of Life for Years to Come
Rapid Transit Transformations Bryan, Ben. Icosa Magazine
Downtown’s new neighborhood: Arapahoe Square
“On a project-by-project basis, DURA can use TIF to help close the financing gap between what a private developer can fund and the actual cost needed to complete a project by utilizing the incremental new…