Carroll: In the Wild West of Colorado’s metropolitan districts, developers can take land by force
“The Colorado Supreme Court is supposed to act as a stout defender of civil liberties. But apparently all bets are off when it comes to private property. In that sphere the court seems to…
State dismisses condemnation complaint against Durango
“Great Outdoors Colorado dismissed an inquiry into whether the city of Durango threatened to use eminent domain against a property owner to extend the Animas River Trail. Jackie Miller, program director at GOCO, said…
Erie Urban Renewal Authority tables Lafayette IGA following Supreme Court ruling
“Erie’s Urban Renewal Authority on Tuesday tabled the town’s proposed intergovernmental agreement with Lafayette, potentially planning to leverage its Colorado Supreme Court victory to push for a new deal that could scale back some…
New Jersey Court Tightens Screw on Redevelopment Condemnation
“The Appellate Division of New Jersey Superior Court has narrowed the circumstances in which municipalities may condemn land for redevelopment over the objection of the property owner. Glassboro v. Grossman involved an admittedly derelict…
Stockpiling property isn’t a good enough excuse for towns to take your land, court rules
“A national property rights advocate is hailing a New Jersey appeals court decision this week as one with “nationwide implications.” A three-judge panel unanimously overruled a decision that allowed Glassboro to take property from…
Colorado city called its land claim a bid for more open space. It was largely about keeping a King Soopers, a court says
“Lafayette acted in “bad faith” when it attempted to condemn land belonging to neighboring Erie for the stated purpose of turning it into open-space buffer when the city’s real aim was to stop a…
Eminent domain gets the OK so St. Louis can try to keep spy agency
“Aldermen on Friday approved an extensive list of properties enabling the city to begin eminent domain proceedings in an effort to lure the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The board voted 19-5 for the resolution, which simply…
Urban renewal backlash gains strength across Colorado
“Urban renewal in Colorado, a decades-old strategy used by dozens of communities to replace or rejuvenate aging or derelict shopping malls and neighborhoods, has been under fire. Earlier this year, Littleton passed a first-of-its-kind ballot…
Mid-Valley Airport runway construction to begin Aug. 1
“Orange barricades blocked off Sugar Cane Drive permanently this month north of the Mid-Valley Airport. Wings came and went with somewhat more frequency than in the past. Property beyond the runway remained caught in eminent…
Artist fights to save studio from city
“From world-class museums to iconic murals, Philadelphia is a city well-known for its love of art. It’s a shame the city won’t extend that respect to my art studio. Instead, City Council is abusing the…