City to Revoke Economic Development Deal on Pike, Use Eminent Domain on Highway Avenue
“A loan approved by the City of Covington nearly a year ago will be taken back after the project failed to get started. The long-vacant building at 12-14 West Pike Street (pictured above), two doors…
Commission rejects Haymarket demo plan
“The city’s Historic Preservation Commission rejected a proposal Thursday by developer WRK to tear down the building at 700 O St. that once housed Crawdaddy’s restaurant, but its decision is likely to carry little weight….
Plans for Westminster Mall add to growing list of development projects
“The site of this city’s one-time mall has languished for more than three years as a dead zone, and it was in steady decline for some time before that. Next month, Westminster’s elected leaders are…
RealClear Radio Hour – Eminent Domain: Despotic Power for the Public Good?
“Institute for Justice Senior Attorney Bob McNamara describes one of the most astonishing eminent domain abuses in recent years, his case in Atlantic City, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority vs. Charlie Birnbaum. Despite the multi-billion dollar…
State Plans to Seize Seven Properties for Atlantic Yards
“Last month, the Empire State Development Corporation filed an eminent domain petition with the Brooklyn Supreme Court, with plans to seize seven properties in the Atlantic Yards development zone, and to determine compensation for the…
Owner of nearly century-old Bayonne store ‘relieved’ threat of eminent domain is averted
“In a brief special council meeting on Wednesday, Bayonne city officials rescinded the designation of a nearly century-old store on Broadway as part of “an area in need of redevelopment.” “I’m very relieved because I…
Forum Explains Goals for Redevelopment Study of Irvington Avenue
“Village officials met with residents Thursday night for the second of two “Reimagine Irvington Avenue” community forums to discuss plans for beautifying Irvington Avenue, including an initiative to designate certain areas as “in need of…
State looks to seize properties in the path of Pacific Park
“New York state has filed to seize several properties in the path of Forest City Ratner’s Pacific Park Brooklyn, the development previously known as the Atlantic Yards project. On August 20, the Empire State Development…
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…
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…