Delaware Valley board: Eminent domain claim could expedite elementary
“Delaware Valley School District is prepared to use eminent domain this week to force a land owner to allow the district an easement to use his driveway in case of an emergency. The desired 11,500-square-foot…
Center for Transit-Oriented Development releases TOD Typology Strategy for Allegheny County
“The Center for Transit-Oriented Development (CTOD) today released results of a year-long study into the potential for transit-oriented development to unlock economic, environmental and fiscal benefits for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. “In an environment where…
Transit-Oriented Development Typology Strategy for Allegheny County
“Cities and regions from coast to coast are pursuing transit-oriented development (TOD) strategies as a way to achieve many goals, including increased economic competitiveness through improved quality of life, reduced congestion, lower transportation costs for…
Land Battles Rise as U.S. Eyes 450,000 Miles of New Pipe
“A 2011 study conducted for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates that between 17,000 and 22,000 miles of new transmission lines, plus the corridors to accommodate them, would be required for the eastern half of the U.S….
PPL appeals PUC ruling in eminent domain case
“In their Dec. 19 recommendation to deny the applications, administrative law judges David A. Salapa and Joel H. Cheskis stated, “In summary, PPL has failed to satisfy its burden to demonstrate that the transmission line…
Stealing the Future: More Eminent Domain for Private Gain in Philadelphia
“Philadelphia officials used eminent domain to seize 35 properties for a private development project in Kensington, a neighborhood the city first declared blighted in 1968. The project, affordable housing and retail space, depends on public…
PUC rejects PPL’s attempt at eminent domain in lower Northumberland County
“Two administrative law judges from the state Public Utility Commission (PUC) made a recommendation to deny nine applications of eminent domain filed by PPL Electric Utilities, including seven properties in Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County….
Easton Council invokes eminent domain to acquire property for new parking facility
“With renovations being made to expand the Crayola Experience downtown, Easton city officials realize parking will be soon be at an even greater premium. As a result, the mayor and City Council are eying the…
Kensington property owners: The city is stealing our land via eminent domain
“Around late September, property owners along Bodine and Cadwallader streets in Kensington started getting notices in the mail: The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority wanted to take their property, and it would be setting the price. Maybe…
In Ongoing Pursuit of River Trail, Council to Employ Eminent Domain
“After a lengthy debate, the borough council voted 5-3 on November 14 to condemn, via eminent domain, certain easements and rights of way on a property that’s long stood in the way of its plans…