Imperial pursuing eminent domain
“The city will pursue eminent domain to build a transit center in downtown, the City Council decided Wednesday. The decision comes as the city plans to build a new public transit center on a vacant…
With Billion-Dollar Blue Line on Fast Track, Property Owners Look for Path to a Fair Deal
“Backed by a $580 million dollar check from the federal government, the state has fast tracked its plans for the $1.2 billion dollar light rail extension known as the Blue Line. Property and business owners…
Mesa could turn to eminent domain in light rail extension
“The city of Mesa could turn to eminent domain to complete the light rail extension.” watch the newscast video AZ Central 27 April 2013.
City of Mesa may use eminent domain to obtain property for light rail expansion
“The council authorized use of eminent domain last week, but the city is still negotiating with dozens of landowners. Construction is already underway along Main Street between Sycamore and Alma School Road. Several businesses have…
Urban Renewal prepares eminent domain action against owners of Santa Fe train depot in Oklahoma City
“The Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority is preparing to pursue eminent domain against the owners of downtown’s Santa Fe train depot after the city’s $2.5 million offer was rejected and countered with an asking price…
The Power Of Eminent Domain And California Farmers And Ranchers Today
“The government’s power to condemn and take property is essential for many beneficial public infrastructure projects. However, the government’s legitimate exercise of the power of eminent domain for the public good must be balanced against…
For answers to housing woes, look to vibrant Davis Square
“THIRTY YEARS ago, Davis Square in Somerville and Forest Hills in Jamaica Plain looked a lot alike. Both were gritty corners of Greater Boston, far off most residents’ radar. And both were hoping a new…
Farmers learn about eminent domain process
“With several large regional or statewide infrastructure projects in the planning stages, government eminent domain issues have surfaced for rural landowners in many parts of California. Public works under consideration range from water and flood-control…
Honolulu rail board approves eminent domain to acquire 10 acres
“The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s board of directors voted Thursday to use eminent domain to acquire pieces of two properties totaling nearly 10 acres in West Oahu that are needed to build the city’s…
TOD Study: Olde Town Arvada Case Study
Slide show presentation from Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute Annual Conference which outlines TOD process and rational for Olde Town Arvada. view the slide presentation RTD FasTracks City and Community of Arvada Arvarda Urban Renewal…