House takes aim at Supreme Court’s controversial ruling on property rights
“”All Americans should be able to trust that they have freedom from blatant governmental overreach. The federal government should not be able to utilize eminent domain to force private-to-private transfer of property. House Republicans are…
Colorado Legislative Update on Urban Renewal
“The 2012 Colorado General Assembly convened on January 11, 2012. Several hundred bills have been introduced so far, and drafts of not-yet-introduced bills are circulating. While other urban renewal bills may yet be introduced, the…
Denver City Council approves Arapahoe Square Redevelopment Plan
“Though the council ensured the approved plan authorizes the use of tax increment financing, no tax increment area was set for the 93-acre site. Individual projects will be brought forward and, upon approval from DURA…
H.R. 1433 (112th): Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2012
“(a) In General- No State or political subdivision of a State shall exercise its power of eminent domain, or allow the exercise of such power by any person or entity to which such power has…
From New London to Telluride and Beyond: Legal Developments Surrounding Eminent Domain in Colorado from 2004 – 2009
“Under existing state statute, RTD is not permitted to acquire property through eminent domain for any purpose other than for the operation of a mass transit system; permissible takings do not include those for transit-oriented-development…
Lawmaker looks into tweaking RTD bill
Lawmaker looks into tweaking RTD bill Leib, Jeffery. The Denver Post 18 March 2008.
Kelo Confined – Colorado Safeguards Against Condemnation for Public – Private Transportation Projects
Kelo Confined – Colorado Safeguards Against Condemnation for Public – Private Transportation Projects. McCormick, Michael. The Colorado Lawyer, March 2008 Vol 37, No 3 pages 39 – 48.
RTD TOD and House Bill 08-1278
“After hearing emotional testimony from some property owners whose land is being taken for use along a light-rail line, the House Transportation Committee passed an amended bill Tuesday that places curbs on RTD’s power of…