McPier suing to buy land for DePaul arena
“The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, owner of McCormick Place, has filed an eminent domain lawsuit to acquire a parcel of land where it plans to build a new basketball arena for DePaul University and…
Colorado rejects petition to block incentives for Gaylord Aurora hotel
“The office of Colorado Attorney General John Suthers rejected a petition by local hoteliers Thursday that had sought to overturn state tax incentives awarded last year to the proposed Gaylord hotel and conference center in…
Aurora says Gaylord hotel project still deserves tax incentives
“Developers of a proposed 1,500-room Aurora hotel and conference center denied Monday that their project has been “materially changed” and needs to reapply for state tax credits it’s been granted. They also scoffed at the…
Historic YWCA building to become boutique hotel
“The run-down historic YWCA building, which the city bought for $8.3 million through eminent domain in 2012, is set to be converted into a 150-room boutique hotel by San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. In…
Eminent domain case against City of Canandaigua back in court
“A case to determine whether or not a former lakefront property owner received just compensation following the city of Canandaigua’s decision to use eminent domain will return to Ontario County Court at 9 a.m. Monday,…