Jay Brodie: How eminent domain, Charles Center and the Inner Harbor sparked Baltimore’s comeback
“Nevertheless, by 1958, the plan for Charles Center, with the mayor’s approval, was converted into a City Council urban renewal ordinance. To the amazement of most Baltimoreans, it authorized the city’s acquisition of private property…
Eminent Domain and a Horse Slaughterhouse at Wounded Knee?
“As the sale of the historic Wounded Knee site looms with several offers on the table for owner James Czywczynski, the Oglala Sioux Tribe has moved to seize the land using eminent domain, according to…
The Little Townhouse In The Shadow Of 30 Rock
“Last week, I was scouting office space in midtown, and I stopped by one of my favorite buildings on Sixth Avenue. At 850 feet tall, 30 Rockefeller Plaza is the 10th tallest building in New…
Historical Society: Claim Pearis-Johnston House through eminent domain
“Sitting on West Main Street, the Johnston House was originally targeted for demolition by the city of Princeton late last December. Princeton Code Enforcement Director Bill Buzzo said at the time that the home had…