SLO City is employing an old-school, temporary land-grab to keep the Los Osos Valley Road widening project flowing
“he city of San Luis Obispo is dusting off an old tool rarely used these days: eminent domain. But the issue may not be as contentious as one might expect—yet, anyway. For one thing, such…
Mount Laurel couple in a tough fight against easement
“When the workers arrived at Bill and Dora Welsh’s home Monday morning, they brought a large backhoe, but provided the couple with no legal paperwork for what they were about to do: Take down several…
Eminent Domain Eyed for 2 Holdouts in San Vicente Road Widening Project
“Two property owners affected by an upcoming project to widen a deadly 2.25 mile stretch of San Vicente Road in Ramona are holding out in settlement negotiations with the county, prompting officials to explore how…
SLO considers using eminent domain on Los Osos Valley Road property
“The San Luis Obispo City Council will decide Tuesday night whether eminent domain will be used to gain access to a privately owned property for construction work tied to the Los Osos Valley Road interchange…
Town aims to improve Nesconset intersection’s safety
“Smithtown Town Board members plan to discuss at Tuesday’s work session obtaining by eminent domain or purchase a 3,000-square-foot parcel near a busy Nesconset intersection. Obtaining the property would allow the town to realign the…
New bus rapid transit plan won’t require more property along Md. 355
“West Chevy Chase residents no longer have to worry about a “Green Mile” marred by bus lanes down its middle, which would have meant widening the road, and possibly acquiring land through eminent domain. That…
Meeting to address eminent domain regarding highway expansion project
“The state Transportation Department wants to expand the section of N.C. 268 to two lanes in each direction from the existing multi-lane section at N.C. 18 to State Road 1966, also known as Airport Road….
Hearing on Eminent Domain in Prospect Ave. Project at Santee Council Meeting
“The successful completion of the Prospect Avenue Widening Project requires that the city acquire privately held land. The city is currently negotiating purchasing prices with land owners, but has taken the first step towards securing…
A bridge divided
“After half a decade of discussion and litigation, the Swamp Road bridge project has jumped a hurdle with the settlement of an eminent domain case involving a number of landowners. Agreements in the cases for…
Brownwood council may OK eminent domain in gaining property for extension
“Brownwood City Council members will consider approving a resolution Tuesday to acquire six parcels of property, including initiating eminent domain proceedings if necessary, for the Market Place Boulevard Extension Project. City officials have negotiated with…