West Edge moves ahead
“The city is moving forward with a plan to revitalize a portion of downtown Cheyenne, but some people worry that aspects of the West Edge project could infringe on personal property rights. The Cheyenne City…
Price too low for old county prison site (YDR opinion)
“If the Facebook court of public opinion were judge and jury in the case of the old county prison, the York City Redevelopment Authority might be thrown in the slammer for stealing, well, a prison….
Redevelopment: Back with a vengeance?
“The same Jerry Brown who ended California’s controversial redevelopment agencies in 2011 is now considering legislation that would bring back something similar, but arguably with fewer restrictions on eminent-domain abuse and debt spending. Redevelopment agencies…
City decision on blighted Gastineau Apartments expected soon
“Nearly two years after a fire destroyed the Gastineau Apartment building in downtown Juneau, the City and Borough of Juneau is yet to take a decisive action against owner James Barrett. However, that may soon…
West Philadelphia artist fights city for his studio
“In 2005, West Philadelphia artist and School of Design graduate James Dupree purchased a dilapidated warehouse at 36th Street and Haverford Avenue for $200,000. He has since worked to transform the 8,600-square-foot property into a…
Some Littleton residents want public to vote on urban renewal actions
“A group is collecting signatures to allow Littleton residents to vote on condemnation and tax increment financing proposed by Littleton’s recently revived urban renewal authority. The group, Sunshine Boys and Citizens for Rational Development, wants…
Colorado Springs hires outside attorney for advice on City for Champions
“The city of Colorado Springs has hired an outside attorney to give a legal advice about a citywide Tax Increment Financing district for the City for Champions project. In an Aug. 19 email from city…
Blight designation in downtown Steamboat Springs may pave way for urban renewal projects
“Poor pedestrian lighting, missing sidewalks and the presence of a flood zone are some of the things that have helped downtown Steamboat Springs join Colorado’s long and growing list of blighted areas. #Blight is a…
Lipscomb: City could use eminent domain at Raleigh Springs Mall
“The City of Memphis hasn’t committed to using eminent domain to acquire Raleigh Springs Mall for a $66 million mixed-use redevelopment – but it could. Robert Lipscomb, the city’s director of housing and community development,…
Old York County prison’s former owners not happy with eminent domain as they await appraisal
“A court-appointed panel is expected to decide by Sept. 4 how much York’s Redevelopment Authority must pay the former owners of the long-closed York County prison on Chestnut Street for taking the property by eminent…