EDITORIAL: Icebergs of Ignorance, Part Three
“I counted about 100 people in the audience at last night’s Pagosa Springs Town Council meeting at the Ross Aragon Community Center, one of the largest turnouts I’ve seen for a regular Council meeting…
Air Force Academy visitor center wins designation as urban renewal area
“Undeveloped green space on Colorado Springs’ northwest side was declared blighted Tuesday in a controversial City Council move that will help fund a proposed visitors center for the Air Force Academy. With the declaration,…
Eminent domain? City Council hears from Tulsans irate over north Tulsa development plans
“The City Council on Wednesday heard from dozens of Tulsans who are vehemently opposed to two development plans proposed by the Tulsa Development Authority. It was Councilor Ben Kimbro, however, who best summed up…
Savannah demolishes blighted home acquired through eminent domain
“The city of Savannah demolished the first home obtained through eminent domain after working with the state legislature to change the law in 2017. “Let’s call this what it is – revitalizing our communities…
A fight over blight and tax subsidies
“Under Colorado’s urban renewal laws, tax dollars can be used to support redevelopment of “blighted” areas. But a proposal to use those laws to subsidize development of open space at the United States Air…
Court rules in favor of property owner in ‘blight’ dispute with Glendale
“A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a Glendale property owner in a dispute stemming from the city’s efforts to seize 6 acres for a planned entertainment district. On Monday, the Court…
Federal court ruling could spark ‘rash of lawsuits’ over Colorado urban renewal projects
“Glendale deputy city manager says the decision could result in lawsuits throughout Colorado and possibly extend to other states.” read the entire article Vendituoli, Monica. Denver Business Journal 16 May 2018. …
The tale of two Denver Kmarts
“For everything we hear about Denver’s quick-moving real estate market, there are some prominent properties that sit, and sit, seemingly immune from developers’ desires. You need look no further than the Tale of Two…
Editorial Opposes Use of Eminent Domain to Give Property to For-Profit Developer
“The NorthJersey editorial board opposes a recent use of eminent domain in the borough of Emerson, where the Borough Council recently voted “to seize four properties in the downtown that will enable a for-profit…