Developer wins $3.2 million over Legacy Trail land
“Sarasota County developer Hugh Culverhouse has been awarded $3.2 million in an unusual eminent domain case nearly a decade after a public agency called the Surface Transportation Board seized a sliver of his Palmer Ranch…
Atlanta BeltLine: City to condemn property to develop park, trail
“Condemned land will be used to expand Enota Place Park, in southwest Atlanta, which was one of the original 13 jewels in the “emerald necklace” vision of the BeltLine that was used to promote the…
County’s use of ‘eminent domain’ must be checked
“The June 6, 2013 article entitled “Original Tysons landowners feel pressured to sell” revealed what I believe is an improper use of the Fairfax County government’s right to take private property for public use. In…
The City Council made the right move by allowing the process to move forward
“At this point, both of those criteria have been met in the case of the property at 1377 Humboldt Ave. owned by Jerry and Laura Douglas. That’s why the council, at its June 4 meeting,…
Developer seeks Tysons property for proffered park near new rail station
“To gain zoning approval for Spring Hill Station, the developer, the Georgelas Group, like every other developer, agreed to provide public benefits to the county through proffers. Those can include architectural features and a fire…
City postpones taking man’s home for greenway
““My savior was City Council’s conscience,” said David McCurry, whose home outside the city’s boundary on Barfield Road overlooks the river. “They could not with good conscience put me out of my home. Somebody in…
Eminent domain OK’d as option to complete bike path bridge
“The council voted 5-2 on Tuesday with councilors Sean Morgan and Mark Sorensen dissenting to declare that public interest and necessity require the acquisition of property on Humboldt Avenue in connection with a project to…
Eminent domain, General Plan report on Chico City Council agenda
“Leading the regular agenda is an eminent domain case that spurred lengthy discussion at the council’s April 2 meeting. After another meeting with the property owners, negotiations remain at a standstill and city staff is…
Wounded Knee is American Indians’ Gettysburg: Interior Dept Should Declare Eminent Domain
“Ever since the property at Wounded Knee was put up for sale, American Indians across America have wondered aloud how a place such as Wounded Knee that is so iconic to Native people could even…
Montpelier may take Carr Lot by eminent domain
“The City Council will determine at a June hearing whether to acquire the Carr Lot by eminent domain and, if so, how much the city is willing to pay owner Allan Carr. The council set…