AHFC: Gastineau Apartments beyond saving
“The Juneau Assembly had hoped to seize the Gastineau Apartments by eminent domain, and have Alaska Housing finance a project by a private developer to rehab the property and turn it into affordable housing. Mark…
City taking steps to take Gastineau Apartments by eminent domain
“The City and Borough of Juneau is taking steps to seize the burned out Gastineau Apartments by eminent domain, and turn the building into affordable housing. The Juneau Assembly on Monday gave the city’s Law…
Norwalk Center Task Force mulls tougher blight ordinance
“he chairwoman of the Norwalk Center Task Force on Monday evening held up the town of Fairfield’s blight ordinance as worthy consideration in Norwalk. The ordinance provides for the town to correct blight situations, bill…
Charleroi officials: Coyle effort futile
“Two Charleroi officials insist attempts to restore the dilapidated Coyle Theater are futile, and they continued to echo those sentiments Thursday at a council meeting. However, Mayor John Mollenauer and Councilman Larry Celaschi conceded that…
City decision on blighted Gastineau Apartments expected soon
“Nearly two years after a fire destroyed the Gastineau Apartment building in downtown Juneau, the City and Borough of Juneau is yet to take a decisive action against owner James Barrett. However, that may soon…
City to use eminent domain to demolish burned warehouse
“Plans to demolish a south side warehouse torched by arsonists last year are moving ahead in City Hall. The city’s Urban Design Review Board Tuesday recommended the City Council use eminent domain to take possession…