Eminent Domain, The New York Times And The Devil: The Week In Review
“• Adam Reilly reported from Somerville, where Mayor Joe Curtatone wants to spruce up Union Square — and may have to seize property through eminent domain to do it. • Speaking of eminent domain, Edgar…
Pending law targeting urban renewal taxes could stall future projects
“Aurora officials say there’s economic danger in a new legislative weapon touted by counties, the latest salvo in the ongoing battle over tax dollars and how cities like Aurora finance redevelopment projects. “Nobody knows how…
Lawmakers debate merits of urban renewal tax breaks
“pponents of urban renewal projects such as Vail’s Arrabelle and Avon’s Westin say the projects just move money from their pockets to someone else’s. Supporters say without those projects, there wouldn’t be any new money…
Council rejects needless and divisive eminent domain law
“The vote came after council spent nearly six hours on the plan, which would have done nothing to prevent confiscation. In fact, it would have crafted a new opportunity for council to take property declared…
In Somerville, High Anxiety Over Eminent Domain
“If Somerville has a spiritual center, it’s probably Union Square— a bustling neighborhood where traffic is dense, swanky new businesses share space with gritty throwbacks, and the crowd runs the ethnic and socioeconomic gamut. But…
Seventeen apply for redevelopment group
“Seventeen people have applied to serve on a city redevelopment group recently formed against citizen wishes, which Mount Airy’s mayor admits will require members with a “tough skin” who won’t mind controversy. “It’s about like…
Urban renewal area established
“The area includes city-owned property on The Island as well as parcels on Fifth Street North extending to Highway 45 North, a section of downtown and a portion of Seventh Avenue North, a portion along…
Colorado Legislature closes by passing urban-renewal, disaster, cannabis co-op bills
“Developers and city leaders put on a final push to try to kill House Bill 1375, sponsored by House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, which requires cities to pledge a larger percentage of their sales-tax…
Key provision back in urban renewal authority reform bill
“House Bill 1375, sponsored by Rep. Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, is scheduled for a final vote today, just before the end of session. On Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bill, but without the provision…
Why There Is Interest in Bringing Back Redevelopment
“A few weeks ago, Public CEO published an article by William R. Maurer, an attorney for the Institute for Justice; a firm that defends against eminent domain abuse. In his commentary, Mr. Maurer blames former…