City unwisely abuses ‘blight,’ eminent domain
“An enhanced enterprise zone, or “blight,” is a powerful legal instrument that can revitalize an area. Used wisely, it can help restore a downtrodden industrial plant or a shuttered shopping mall. The Columbia City Council…
Residents’ fears of eminent domain are justified
“Local economic development interests, working primarily through the Regional Economic Development Inc. (REDI), have asked the Columbia City Council to pass ordinances setting up an enhanced enterprise zone (EEZ) in Columbia. The rationale is to…
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…
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…
Denver City Council approves Arapahoe Square Redevelopment Plan
“Though the council ensured the approved plan authorizes the use of tax increment financing, no tax increment area was set for the 93-acre site. Individual projects will be brought forward and, upon approval from DURA…
Boulder to consider blight study
Boulder to consider blight study. Denver Business Journal 26 April 2011. http://bit.ly/M7541T
Victimizing the Vulnerable: Eminent Domain Abuse in National City, California
Should a local boxing gym be allowed to stay open or should National City be able to condemn the property claiming blight and urban renewal? The owner claims that the Blight Study is faulty and…