Plans for Jefferson County megasite are off
“The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce estimated a megasite would attract 4,900 jobs and a $2.7 billion economic investment in the region. But according to the Jefferson County Economic Development Oversight Committee (EDOC), they will…
City will talk Tuesday on taking Dillard’s
“Successfully redeveloping Twin Peaks Mall and remediating blighted conditions there is one of the city’s highest priorities, Power said in the document. Dillard’s Inc. spokeswoman Julie Bull said Thursday afternoon that the Little Rock, Arkansas,-based…
Longmont may have to give Dillard’s the boot
“The issue will be brought up at the council’s Tuesday meeting. Negotiations between Dillard’s and NewMark Merrill Mountain States, which bought the mall last year, have dragged on for months without resolution. Dillard’s owns the…
No Twin Peaks Mall deal with Dillard’s; Longmont staff requests eminent domain
“The Twin Peaks Mall owners have reached no deal with Dillard’s and the use of eminent domain will be needed to keep the $80 million redevelopment moving, Longmont city staff announced Thursday. Negotiations have gone…
Eminent-domain action imminent?
“City officials paid $8,500 for an appraisal of the Dillard’s store at Twin Peaks Mall recently in connection with talk of invoking eminent domain on the property. All details of the appraisal — including the…
Judge: Ball State can seek land via eminent domain
“A judge has ruled Ball State University can proceed with its efforts to claim a family business near campus through eminent domain. Ball State is seeking ownership of Hiatt Printing so it can build a…
Blight Brigade: CO cities still use power to claim property
“Local governments are still using eminent domain in Colorado despite a 2006 state law meant to limit municipalities’ ability to seize property for private development. In Fort Collins, officials are pushing a plan to redevelop…
Proposition 1 defines when city can determine “blight,” eminent domain for development
“A city charter amendment on the April 2 ballot is intended to reduce the threat of eminent domain and blight associated with enhanced enterprise zones and other state or federal economic development programs. The Columbia…
Low-income housing project moving forward at site of iconic “Defenestration”
“The quirky art installation — couches, beds and at least one bathtub appearing to exit the windows of a long-empty hotel building at Sixth and Howard streets — would be removed under a city plan…
Does the City of Blaine abuse Eminent Domain?
“This is where we question the appropriate use or the threat of eminent domain by the City of Blaine on the Martin family property. Can the City of Blaine legally use eminent domain to take…