Beating the Odds
“The story began in 1981, when the City designated the lake and its surrounding area as “blighted,” thereby permitting the government to use eminent domain for so-called “urban renewal.” The City initiated a 25-year plan,…
TV fight in Jeffco is a towering mess
TV fight in Jeffco is a towering mess. Denver Business Journal11 December 2005.
My Way for the Highway: North Denver neighbors get a crash course in I-70’s future
“Under the National Environmental Policy Act, government agencies tackling projects on public lands are supposed to take community concerns into consideration. In an unprecedented public-outreach campaign, CDOT collected ideas — 170 in all — on…
Court gives land robbery a thumbs up
Court gives land robbery a thumbs up Harsanyl, David. The Denver Post 26 June 2005.
Aurora group stops redevelopment proposal process
Aurora group stops redevelopment proposal process. Denver Business Journal 30 March 2005.
Building for the Future: Peter Park is in the urban-planning game for good
“A year ago, Hickenlooper all but kidnapped the 41-year-old planner from Milwaukee in order to make him Denver’s new Director of Community Planning and Development. Park quickly acquired some very non-simulated tasks, such as overhauling…
Businesses in Fitz area remain on hold
Businesses in Fitz area remain on hold. Denver Business Journal
Saleet v. City of Lakewood IJ Defeats Eminent Domain Abuse in Lakewood, Ohio
“The justification the City had offered for the takings was that a new development would create more jobs and taxes, but keep this in mind: anyone’s home or small business would generate more taxes as…
DURA relied on TIF to bring in projects
DURA relied on TIF to bring in projects Johansen, Erin. Denver Business Journal 8 February 2004.