New Jersey Adopts Dubious Post-Kelo Eminent Domain “Reform” Law that is Likely to Endanger Property Rights More than it Protects Them
“New Jersey recently became the 45th state to adopt an eminent domain reform law in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s controversial 2005 decision in Kelo v. City of New London, which ruled that it…
Longmont wins battle over Dillard’s
“Dillard’s has lost its title to the property it owns at the Twin Peaks Mall in Longmont, the Times-Call reports. Control of the retailer’s property has delayed redevelopment plans for the mall, but Monday’s ruling…
California Lawmakers Continue to Undermine Property Rights
“California’s redevelopment law was designed to revive inner-city neighborhoods by giving city planners extra powers to invest tax dollars and direct development decisions in areas that were deemed to be blighted. It morphed into a…
Soapbox: Urban renewal fights sprawl, keeps cities vibrant
“Due to the added risk, these types of activities are not where private-sector real estate developers typically want to spend their money. So assistance is often necessary to attract private sector investment, which is necessary…
Editorial: N.J. must bar eminent domain abuses
“Residents along Main Street in the historic Mullica Hill section received notice recently that a 70-acre section including their homes could be designated as “in need of redevelopment” by the township committee. That declaration in…
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…
84th Street redevelopment: City Council vote now offers La Vista an option for future
“An agenda item up for a vote Tuesday could better position the City of La Vista to one day seize the blighted Brentwood Crossing shopping center through eminent domain. The resolution before the City Council…
Eminent domain may find new use to salvage urban homes
“Her lending bank, Wells Fargo, worked with her to modify the loan, bringing the monthly payments down by $49 a month. But the payments are still beyond her reach and her home is worth less…
Detroit: Eminent Domain
“This follows yesterday’s post Detroit, and builds on it, so if you haven’t read it, you might want to. Also we finished that article with an excerpt from The Freeman which is also critical to…
Dillard’s wants jury to decide store’s value
“Dillard’s Inc. wants a jury to decide the value of its property in Longmont in an eminent-domain case, a company lawyer said Thursday. Boulder District Court Judge D.D. Mallard said she would issue a written…