Hartford Files to Take Land By Eminent Domain for Baseball Stadium Project
“The City of Hartford said it’s unable to reach an agreement to buy three acres of land it needs as part of its baseball stadium development project. So, instead of buying it, it’s just going…
Eminent Domain Possible, As City Seeks To Acquire Land For Stadium Project
“The city of Hartford could use eminent domain, as it tries to buy some of the land it needs to build a $350-million baseball stadium and development project. The stadium needs to be finished by…
Considering the Eminent Domain of Sports Franchises
“In a thought-provoking article, Anthony F. Della Pelle considers the interesting question of whether the City of Los Angeles could simply “take” the LA Clippers via eminent domain. One might typically associate California’s Eminent Domain…
Redevelopment: Back with a vengeance?
“The same Jerry Brown who ended California’s controversial redevelopment agencies in 2011 is now considering legislation that would bring back something similar, but arguably with fewer restrictions on eminent-domain abuse and debt spending. Redevelopment agencies…
Considering the Eminent Domain of Sports Franchises
“In a thought-provoking article, Anthony F. Della Pelle considers the interesting question of whether the City of Los Angeles could simply “take” the LA Clippers via eminent domain. One might typically associate California’s Eminent Domain…
Orlando moves MLS stadium
“The city of Orlando, Fla., is dropping eminent domain proceedings against a church that had been holding up construction of a new downtown Major League Soccer stadium, and is opting instead to adjust its planned…
Quincy presses forward on plans to take houses for sports field and parking
“Mayor Thomas Koch said Tuesday that the city is close to cutting a deal with three of the nine homeowners in North Quincy, whose houses must be demolished before the city can move forward with…
Westfield homeowner loses land for expansion of Monon Trail
“The games are underway at Grand Park, Westfield’s new 360-acre, championship-level sports campus. But it’s 12 feet of one homeowner’s driveway that’s landed the state in court. The state wants to connect the new complex…
Orlando church fighting eminent domain suit filed by city to get land for MLS stadium
“Faith Deliverance Temple pastor Kinsey Shack says in a news release that the church does not want to sell its property, which sits in the middle of the planned development for a $100 million stadium…
Parramore church hires powerhouse law firm to fight eminent domain
“Leaders of a decades-old Parramore church are fighting against the building of a new soccer stadium that will take over the church’s land. Faith Deliverance Temple on Church Street hired a powerhouse law firm, which…