Why There Is Interest in Bringing Back Redevelopment
“A few weeks ago, Public CEO published an article by William R. Maurer, an attorney for the Institute for Justice; a firm that defends against eminent domain abuse. In his commentary, Mr. Maurer blames former…
Bill would give Colorado counties more say in how cities form urban renewal authorities
“A debate between Colorado’s cities and counties about cities’ use of tax increment financing to restore blighted areas has again reached the statehouse, and the result could impact Steamboat Springs. #House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso,…
New developer in place for lower Broadway
“New owners are in place to direct the future of the deteriorating Broadway Arts redevelopment zone in Long Branch. Summit-based Diversified Realty Advisors officially assumed control of the zone last month, taking ownership of 52…
Golden Urban Renewal looking to future
“The Golden Urban Renewal Authority won an Urban Land Institute 2013 Impact Award for its successful 24-year effort to revitalize downtown Golden. GURA was presented with the award Dec. 12 at the ULI Colorado-Denver district’s…
Mayor On Union Square Redevelopment: ‘Eminent Domain Is a Last Resort’
“This is why the Somerville Redevelopment Authority will release a request for qualifications for a master development partner to work with the seven parcels identified for redevelopment in the Union Square Revitalization Plan. The developer…
Thank You Old Town Residents For Your Participation in Last Night’s Open House
“Hands down, the number one question from last night was “Is the Town going to use eminent domain to tear down my house?” Despite the rumors and misinformation that has been spread, the simple and…
Urban Renewal Authority may be good fit for city; Long-term planning needed in process
“Trinidad had an Urban Renewal Authority (URA) in the recent past, and though it’s been dormant for many years, it still exists. The question of whether or not to reconstitute the URA was asked of…
Fort Collins council backs urban renewal refinance plan
“A proposal to refinance $11 million in debt to repay the city of Fort Collins for loans it has made to the Urban Renewal Authority easily cleared the City Council on Tuesday. The bonds would…
Eminent-domain use near for Twin Peaks
“The Dillard’s department store is valued at $3.799 million by the Boulder County Assessor – a key number if Longmont city officials decide to exercise eminent domain on the property. After more than a year…
Sandy Springs: Option of eminent domain for Target property unclear
“City officials continue to buy property around the former Target building the city owns on Johnson Ferry Road, but it’s unclear whether using eminent domain remains an option. Eminent domain would involve Sandy Springs City…