50 State Report Card
“In the two years since the U.S. Supreme Court’s now-infamous decision in Kelo v. City of New London, 44 states have passed new laws aimed at curbing the abuse of eminent domain for private use….
Kelo v. New London
“At issue is whether governments can forcibly seize homes and businesses, for private economic development. Under a practice known as eminent domain, a person’s property may be condemned and the land converted for a greater…
Land grab should be condemned
“If you really don’t mean to proceed with the case just yet, don’t file it,” responds Smith family attorney Bruce Smith (no relation), who has not yet seen the letter. “If you don’t need immediate…
Couple vows to fight RTD over light rail, eminent domain
“For the last 23 years, Galen Foster and his wife, Kim Snyder, have been building their dream at the corner of 14th Avenue and Wadsworth. It’s their home and business, but now it’s slated for…
Evan Almighty: It took a master plan — and a mastermind — to end the stalemate on downtown’s worst block
Evan Almighty Warner, Joel. Westword 13 September 2007.
Army absent from debate
Army absent from debate Koren, Tony. The Denver Post 24 June 2007.
Army releases revised maps of controversial expansion plan
Army releases revised maps of controversial expansion plan. Wolf, Jeffery and Thanh Truong 9news 7 June 2007.
Eminent domain topic of ULI discussion
Eminent domain topic of ULI discussion. Denver Business Journal 27 May 2007.