Town of Dewitt threatens eminent domain to bring down eyesore
“A broken down building in Carrier Circle could be replaced with two new hotels. First, the developer, Hampshire Hospitality, needs part of McDonald’s land for an access road. After years of negotiations, the Town of…
I-405 widening tiptoes forward as OCTA board parses language
“he Orange County Transportation Authority’s widening of I-405 inched forward Monday, though committee members were concerned their votes could be misconstrued as support for tolled express lanes. As a result of these concerns, a committee…
County could use eminent domain to finish Snowden Farm Parkway
“The owners of approximately 16 acres of land needed to extend Snowden Farm Parkway could see their land taken by eminent domain. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is asking the County Council to “advance take”…
Hearing on eminent domain in Olivette is next week
“Old Bonhomme Road property owners who oppose Olivette’s plan to use eminent domain to acquire small slices of their front yards will have the chance to speak at a hearing next week. The hearing will…
Snags in the Bee Cave Road project continue
“Unfortunately, the CAMPO Policy Board’s vote on Nov. 10 to award $75 million in funding to local projects did not include funding for Bee Cave Road. As we approach the end of the year, West…
Eminent domain approved for project: Needles City Council targets 14 parcels for Interstate 40 connector
“The city council unanimously approved 14 resolutions to use eminent domain for the Interstate 40 connector project during its Nov. 12 meeting. The project is designed to improve the connection between Highway 95 and I-40….
Here’s TxDOT’s Agreement with the Private Tollway Company That Has Eminent Domain Powers
“In January, before many people were aware that a little-known corporation with the powers of eminent domain wanted to build a private toll road through the rural communities east of Lake Lavon and Lake Ray…
$5M spent to acquire land for Alice’s Road project
“The cities of West Des Moines and Waukee have racked up nearly $5 million in expenses associated with acquiring property along a much-anticipated central Iowa interchange project, a Des Moines Register review shows. And the…
State’s high court should put VDOT in its place on unfair property appraisals
“The state’s highway agency should be afraid. Very afraid. Coercive tactics by the Virginia Department of Transportation will get a full airing next year by the state’s high court justices. The result could redefine the…
Eminent domain set for road projects in Fair Oaks, Carmichael
“Sacramento County real estate officials have been given the green light to use eminent domain law to acquire parts of 34 properties along Hazel Avenue in Fair Oaks, and Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael as…