Aberdeen trying to return federal court to city
“Workers soon will begin installing a new fire sprinkler system in the old federal courthouse in Aberdeen in hopes that the renovation will help return court proceedings to the Hub City. The city of Aberdeen…
Proposed group’s powers include eminent domain
“Citizens are invited to express both pro and con opinions on a plan focusing on the possible creation of a redevelopment commission to function within the territorial limits of the city. It would determine if…
Dixon back on track to create Priority Development Area
“The second-time could be the charm in Dixon as the city revisits a partnership with the Solano Transportation Authority in a plan that could help revitalize its downtown and surrounding areas. The pairing had been…
Artist channels creativity, turns battle with the city into art
“James Dupree says that despite the city’s “You’re gonna love the arts in Philly” slogan, Philadelphia hasn’t been showing him any love. Instead, Dupree said, he has been confronted with pain and despair over a…
Dixon City Council to re-explore development plan
“Dixon leaders are set to re-explore, on Tuesday, a controversial proposition to partner with the Solano Transportation Authority (STA) in connection with a development plan that could revitalize the downtown area. At issue is whether…
Eminent domain invoked for project that may never happen
“The city recently launched eminent domain proceedings for a long-delayed six-acre East Harlem redevelopment zone where property owners say they are unfairly being squeezed off their land. The city’s Planning Commission approved the acquisition of…
City starts process to seize East Harlem Urban Renewal Area
“The city has commenced eminent domain proceedings with the ultimate goal of building a $700 million East Harlem Media, Entertainment and Cultural Center. The city’s Planning Commission in 2008 approved the acquisition of property on…
City to use eminent domain to demolish burned warehouse
“Plans to demolish a south side warehouse torched by arsonists last year are moving ahead in City Hall. The city’s Urban Design Review Board Tuesday recommended the City Council use eminent domain to take possession…
Clarksburg Officials Try To Take Family’s Property Through Eminent Domain
“This property has been in the Davis family since 1967 and they’re confused as to how something like this can happen? It’s all because of eminent domain. Now what that is, is the power to…
Family rooted since 1896 fights 75-acre seizure
“With controversy swirling around a proposed park along the Mississippi River in Hastings, a man whose family has owned the land for more than 100 years says he doesn’t want to sell the best parts….