Waukee council hopes to finalize land deal
“The Waukee City Council on Monday delayed a decision on using eminent domain to acquire farmland to complete the Alice’s Road project, which the city sees as essential to economic growth. All four members of…
Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association sues over office development
“The Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association has filed a civil lawsuit against the city of Denver over its decision to change the zoning in Cherry Creek to allow a seven-story office building at 245 Columbine…
Mt. Prospect candidates disagree on eminent domain
“The village initiated eminent domain proceedings in 2007 in an attempt to acquire property on Busse Avenue in the downtown area. The property owner fought the effort. In 2010, faced with years of fruitless negotiations…
Sheffield Council OKs tax exemption
“The ordinance involves Tax Increment Financing in which property value is enhanced through infrastructure improvements paid with future taxes. If the property is developed and its value increases, the village will receive 38 percent of…
Fresno City Council approves eminent domain for frontage road
“The Fresno City Council voted Thursday to use eminent domain to acquire two plots of land in West Fresno in order to build a frontage road alongside Highway 180. The council voted 6-1 to proceed,…
Tuscaloosa to use eminent domain to seize Alberta land
“After negotiations led to a rejected offer of more than $1 million, the City Council has elected to use its powers of eminent domain to seize 17 privately owned parcels in Alberta. The city says…
Aurora plans to purchase blighted Fanfare for $4 million
“On Monday, the urban renewal authority announced it would go the $4 million route and have Buchwald clean the 10-acre site that’s sat vacant for more than two decades. “There’s tremendous potential with this site,”…
Aurora to purchase Fan Fare for $4M
“The former shopping center, now known as the “bubble building” and which many consider an eyesore, has sat vacant and been deteriorating for more than 30 years. It’s located at 333 Havana St. Members of…
NEW: Worcester to Explore Eminent Domain Taking of Wyman-Gordon
“The City Council voted 10-1 to have the Worcester Redevelopment Authority explore the feasibility of taking the Wyman-Gordon property, which has been mentioned as a possible site for a slots parlor, through eminent domain. However,…
Order calls for exploring eminent domain taking | Worcester Mag
“It’s official. Nine city councilors have signed onto an order on the agenda for Tuesday night’s council meeting calling for the city manager to conduct a feasibility study into possibly taking the Wyman-Gordon property on…