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…
Jury awards Kokomo Glass Shop $305,600 in eminent domain case
“A trial last week ended with a jury awarding a local business more than $300,000 after a portion of its property was seized by the city of Kokomo to construct the incoming downtown hotel…
American Preparatory Academy demolishes nearby house to open emergency route through Draper neighborhood
“Work began Friday on a permanent driveway linking Draper’s American Preparatory Academy to a public road, advancing a long-held goal for the landlocked school. But the development is cold comfort for school administrators, who have…
Use eminent domain on B&C’s eyesore of a property in Myrtle Beach
“I’m new to Myrtle Beach in relative terms, almost two years. I have lived in various cities throughout the South and have visited cities all over the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Africa, a…
The history of Casa Mayan
“It once attracted famous musicians and politicians, and stands as a testament to what one Denver neighborhood used to look like. Casa Mayan is one of the oldest homes in the city, with a rich…
Cocoa Beach’s Glass Bank building closer to demolition
“The city found an unexpected ally in its quest to remove the dilapidated Glass Bank from the beachside skyline. The majority owner of the building agreed last week to not fight efforts by the city…
Demolition Without Due Process
“In a state where eminent domain is considered close to un-American, that same state, Louisiana, is determined to demolish a unique New Orleans landmark even before the protesting private property owners have had their day…