Fremont may use eminent domain process to buy land needed for proposed downtown
“The City Council on Tuesday will consider using the eminent domain process to acquire a parcel considered crucial for the city’s proposed downtown area.
The 65,150 square-foot property is at 39138 Fremont Blvd., between Mowry and Beacon avenues.
Fremont officials are trying to purchase it for the Capitol Avenue extension project, which would connect Paseo Padre Parkway and Fremont Boulevard.
According to the city’s Downtown Community Plan, an extended Capitol Avenue would help increase the traffic flow and access needed to make the area a pedestrian-friendly retail destination, helping to create an urban center with a mix of businesses.”
Benedetti, Chris. Mercury News 31 May 2013.