South Inlet relocations
“In the late 1980s, as the CRDA began the $300 million transformation of the Northeast Inlet, many longtime residents of that blighted area objected strenuously to having to relocate. And a dispute between property-owner Vera Coking, Donald Trump and the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority helped propel the use of eminent domain into the national spotlight.
Now, it is residents of approximately 60 housing units in the South Inlet who are concerned and fearful about being relocated to make way for redevelopment of that long-blighted area.
Some of these residents have spoken before the CRDA board. They held a meeting Saturday to voice their concerns. And it is entirely likely that national groups opposed to eminent domain will join the fray on behalf of these residents.”
Press of Atlantic City 28 May 2013.