Q&A: An expert’s guide to eminent domain
“As Sears and new owners of Foothills Mall try to reach an agreement about Sears’ future at its Fort Collins mall property, the city’s potential use of eminent domain to remove the national retailer has…
City must not let eminent domain blight its reputation
“One problem is that the City Council is too blinded by promises of high-end shops and movie theaters to see that this could do harm to the city’s reputation. How many businesses looking to relocate…
New development plan for 9th & Colorado site of old University Hospital complex
“7NEWS confirmed with King Soopers spokeswoman Kelli McGannon that the grocery chain is finalizing negotiations to build a standard King Soopers to be the anchor of the 9th and Colorado development. “We are continuing to…
Govt. overreaching on eminent domain, free speech
“But Old Dominion University is nearby and covetous. It wants the land on which Central Radio sits, and through ODU’s Real Estate Foundation is well along toward seizing it by inciting the city government to…
What’s next for eminent domain? Old Town, perhaps?
“Given the last few weeks’ news, I can’t help but suggest the City Council consider using eminent domain to buy out all of Old Town. It would eliminate all of those pesky private homeowners concerned…
Our view: It’s wrong time to call for eminent domain related to Sears
“Enter the city. Years ago, the area was declared blighted, allowing the city wider latitude in using eminent domain to buy Sears out. While we respect that the city’s Urban Renewal Board has this power,…
Sears fought to reduce value of Foothills property
“Sears representatives claim Alberta “lowballed” offers for the building that Alberta says were fair. It’s that disparity that has led Alberta to request the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority take the property by eminent domain….
Foothills Mall, Sears eminent domain decision on hold for 30 days
“Fort Collins, Foothills Mall and Sears representatives will meet during the next 30 days in hopes of reaching a compromise that spurs redevelopment of the aging Midtown mall without using eminent domain to push Sears…
Renovation of old Colorado National Bank building 30 percent complete
“Construction is about 30 percent complete on the stately old Colorado National Bank building, which is being converted into a 230-room luxury hotel. Renovation of the historic six-story structure at 17th and Champa streets downtown…