Eminent domain started for aquatic center land in New Albany
“The city launched an eminent domain procedure Tuesday in order to claim a Daisy Lane property for the outdoor aquatic center. David Duggins, director of economic development and redevelopment for New Albany, said the city…
Sacramento and Washington, DC Threaten to Use Eminent Domain to Take Property to Build Sports Stadiums
“Government subsidies for sports stadiums are almost always net losers for the communities that enact them. Using eminent domain to take the property just compounds the losses endured by taxpayers with additional harm inflicted on…
McPier sues to acquire land needed for DePaul arena
“McCormick Place officials went to court Tuesday to pursue a key parcel of land needed to build a DePaul arena and adjacent 500-room hotel, its second legal move to assemble the necessary properties. The Metropolitan…
McPier suing to buy land for DePaul arena
“The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, owner of McCormick Place, has filed an eminent domain lawsuit to acquire a parcel of land where it plans to build a new basketball arena for DePaul University and…
Sacramento City Council Exploring Eminent Domain Against Macy’s For New Kings Arena
“The owner of the Macy’s Men’s Department Store in downtown Sacramento doesn’t appear ready to sell, and now the Sacramento City Council is considering an eminent domain claim. The property is where a proposed downtown…
Sacramento city officials weigh in on eminent domain for arena
“The Sacramento City Council approved an agreement Tuesday night to help with negotiations to acquire a parcel of land at the Downtown Plaza that is crucial to building the new arena. The city would get…
Kings owners ask city to possibly use eminent domain threat in arena site talks
“After months of negotiations, the new Sacramento Kings ownership group has been unable to close the deal on buying the remaining parcel at Downtown Plaza seen as vital to the development of a new arena….
McPier sues for Lakeside Bank property
“McCormick Place officials have filed a lawsuit seeking to gain control of a Lakeside Bank property needed for the development of a DePaul University arena and an adjacent 500-room hotel. The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition…
Woodridge hires firm to help companies move out of mall
“Woodridge officials hired a consulting firm this month to assist several businesses in relocating from a strip mall property the village is trying to acquire by force. In February, the Village Board authorized eminent-domain action…
Citi Field’s Neighbors to Protest Evictions Before All-Star Game
“But just over Citi Field’s right field wall, the stadium casts a dark shadow over the most visible sign of unfinished business, a ramshackle 62-acre district of junkyards and auto repair shops strung along broken,…