Land grab: Does Washington’s eminent domain law go too far?
“Some cities in Washington state are abusing the power of eminent domain, and the law needs fixing, reform advocates say. The Seattle City Council, for example, used eminent domain to take a parking lot from…
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…
Blighted Nine Mile Station area in Aurora to be restored
“Aurora City Council officially declared a 55-acre parcel of land near Interstate 225 and Parker Road blighted Sept. 30, and set the stage for an unban renewal that has been in the works for six…
Manchester Agrees To Use Eminent Domain, If Necessary
“The board of directors voted Tuesday to strengthen the town’s hand in negotiations meant to move forward with development of the town-owned side of the Manchester Parkade. The vote gives the redevelopment agency the ability…
National City appeals ruling against blighted property study
“A local boxing gym for kids is hoping one more victory will protect its building and other properties across California. The California Fourth District Court of Appeal heard arguments Thursday from the National City officials…
It’s time to knock out National City, California’s eminent domain abuse
“A working-class gym helps inner-city kids stay out of gangs and fight childhood obesity. It’s a success story that should be celebrated. But in National City, California, the Community Youth Athletic Center (CYAC) was declared…
Some Real Effects of Eminent Domain in New York City
“Our nation’s collective indifference to the effects of gentrification, the separation by neighborhood of people based on race, ethnicity or class is well known. The “not in my neighborhood” mindset, where homeowners place their property…
Evesham plaza owners challenge eminent-domain threat
“The owners of a semi-vacant shopping plaza in Evesham say they have plans at last for their property – which local officials call an “eyesore” – and want the courts to order the township out…
Malden officials want old hospital building gone
“Vacant since 2001, the old Malden Hospital has been dubbed a blight on the city’s West End — and some city officials are pushing for demolition of the structure, to make the parcel more marketable….
New Jersey Enacts Ponderous, Self-Negating Eminent Domain “Reform”
“When local officials declare that an area is blighted and “in need of redevelopment,” the designation both allows them to offer economic development incentives and authorizes the use of eminent domain. But sometimes officials honestly…