Appeals court sides with homeowners in parking lot litigation
“A couple whose home was condemned by the city of Muskogee and taken for the construction of a parking lot has won a favorable ruling from a state appellate court. Catherine and Orlin Phillips had…
Schuylkill commissioners choose Allentown company to design new building
“Schuylkill County will use a state-contracted company to design the new Children and Youth Services building. The county commissioners authorized a letter of intent Wednesday with Office Service Co., Allentown, to provide design layout, equipment…
Construction To Begin On Denver, Colorado, Tech Center’s 16-Story One Belleview Station
“Construction is about to begin on One Belleview Station, a 16-story, 340,000 square foot, Class A office building, located adjacent to the light rail station at the intersection of I-25 and Belleview Avenue in the…
Arvada Urban Renewal Authority picks Buckingham as Ralston Creek North developer
“The board of the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (AURA) has chosen a team led by Buckingham Cos. as the developer for Ralston Creek North, a 14-acre parcel within the Ralston Fields Urban Renewal Area. Indianapolis-based…
County to condemn land for new courthouse
“Snohomish County pressed ahead Wednesday with plans to build a new downtown courthouse despite cost concerns and pleas from property owners who stand to be displaced. The County Council voted 4-1 to condemn a half-dozen…
Judge rules in favor of newspaper
“A judge has ruled that the quick take eminent domain acquisition of The Minot Daily News’ parking lot by Ward County was not legal. Ward County Commissioners moved forward with their plans for the Ward…
Feds: No eminent domain in Paint Rock Wildlife Refuge
“Keith Springs Mountain residents in Franklin County have aired their opposition to the proposed Paint Rock River National Wildlife Refuge, largely based on an eminent domain threat, but the federal government says in writing it…
City moves to acquire parking lot from 103-year-old woman
“The Seattle City Council will debate whether or not to invoke eminent domain laws in order to acquire a large downtown parking lot from a 103-year-old woman in an effort to ease parking congestion as…
Does An LLC Have Eminent Domain Power?
“Some homeowners living around this construction work don’t like it. Many settled out of fear of losing out to a condemnation lawsuit after a back and forth negotiation with the company. It ends with some…
SmithJones Partners Completes Colorado TOD
“SmithJones Partners LLC of Denver announced it has completed construction on a transit-oriented community in Broomfield, Colo. The community, called Arista Uptown Apartments, includes 272 units. KTGY Group Inc. is the design firm for the…