Some unhappy with eminent domain process for Arterial project
Since the North-South Arterial reconstruction project was announced, Lytle has watched during the past few years as a $250,000-a-year business withered to barely $36,000. Lytle is not at peace with the state’s decision, but said…
Denver City Council finds 29 city blocks “blighted,” could lead to eminent domain
“Under Colorado state law, the definition of blight is extremely broad. Homes and businesses can be labeled “blighted” because they are deemed an “economic or social liability”—an extremely vague criteria left wide open to subjective interpretation….
‘This Arena is a Gentrifying Machine’: Atlantic Yards Critics Rally at Barclays
The “Battle For Brooklyn” is over. However, the war against what longtime Atlantic Yards redevelopment critics called the systematic abuse of eminent domain, public subsidies for private projects and broken promises in terms of jobs…
Plans For New Highway Garage In Canton Are Withdrawn
The $6.75 million plan was headed for a referendum in November and was already seen as a tough sell to voters. On Wednesday, selectmen said having to pay more for the land than what the…
Eminent domain for Bloomfield’s Lion Gate land?
The two said at Monday’s Council Conference Meeting they want to look at all options in stopping the 104-unit development off Broad Street. Venezia said Bloomfield has changed greatly since the project was first approved…
Frustration builds over dilapidated Weymouth Landing storefronts
“Frustration is mounting among town councilors and neighbors who say the owner, Nick Delegas of Lexington, has made no effort to maintain the row of buildings along Commercial Street that lie at the center of…
Sharon to seek eminent domain for bridge fix Republican American
The Metzes own property adjacent to the Mitchelltown Road bridge, which has been closed to traffic since the spring of 2009 because of its deteriorating condition. In order to repair it, the construction crews must…
Summer trial set for airport eminent domain case
“Earlier this year the commissioners filed a petition seeking to acquire 47 acres at either end of the airpark, offering $280,000 for the entire acreage. The property is owned by North Kenova Holdings LLC and…
Town urged to work with Landing business owner
“Our sense is rather than looking at the developer as someone who needs to be motivated, it makes sense to be a partner with the developer,” Cecil said. Cecil said the town should look at…
Little Rock City Leaders Mull Using Eminent Domain to Widen Road
At Tuesday’s agenda-setting meeting, Director Joan Adcock questioned the city’s proposal to use eminent domain to take property along Scott Hamilton Drive. KARK 4 News 25 September 2012.