Sacramento to go ahead with eminent domain for arena
“The city of Sacramento council voted to move ahead with an eminent domain lawsuit to pick up the last piece of the land puzzle for a downtown arena. The city council voted 7-2 on Tuesday…
Pooler to use eminent domain for first time
“After avoiding its first use of eminent domain in a recent property dispute with a local family, the city of Pooler intends to use it in a separate matter to build a parking lot. On…
City to start eminent domain proceedings
“The Waxahachie City Council approved a resolution authorizing Midlothian’s city attorney to initiate eminent domain proceedings on land for the future expansion of Mid-Way Regional Airport at Monday’s meeting. Midlothian City Attorney Don Stout will…
How LAX is Slowly Turning Manchester Square Into a Ghost Town
“If you’re looking for some place spooky and abandoned to hold your seance on Halloween, maybe try Manchester Square, just east of LAX: “Once a thriving community with its own elementary school, the working-class neighborhood…
Lake in the Hills opts to lease building near airport
“A building that was bought by the village through the eminent domain process now is being leased to a business for one year. The village recently approved a one-year lease with Jameson Landscaping Services Inc….
City of Seattle abuses eminent domain so a parking lot can become a parking lot
“Seattle’s City Council voted unanimously Monday to use eminent domain to take private property. They say they must seize the private property, which is currently being used as a parking lot, in order to turn…
Candidates Split on Use of Eminent Domain to Build City Center
“Eminent domain is a component of Sandy Springs’ City Center project. Last summer, Council members approved resolutions to acquire the Sherwin Williams property on Johnson Ferry Road and Makara’s restaurant on Roswell Road through eminent…
Denver council panel advances tax-finance changes for downtown projects
“A Denver City Council committee Tuesday approved several ordinances that would create a downtown Denver tax increment financing (TIF) district, from five existing ones, to help pay for eight improvement projects. The combined TIFs are…
Marietta after eminent domain for center
“The City Council unanimously supported using eminent domain to take two properties just north of the 120 Loop in an effort to finish the final project from the 2009 parks bond. Over the last month,…
City Council: Funds set aside for courthouse purchase
“The City Council set aside $525,000 for the possible acquisition of the federal courthouse building, but it wasn’t without reservations. City Attorney Adam Altman said the funds for the purchase of the courthouse will be…