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…
Glendale rug stores wins big in court against city’s efforts to develop their land
“A 10th District Court of Appeals judge ruled in favor of a Glendale rug store, marking the end of a three-year battle between Authentic Persian and Oriental Rugs and the city. The victory means…
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. …
Rug shop owners sue Glendale over blight label
“The owners of Authentic Persian and Oriental Rugs in Glendale have filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Glendale challenging the city’s declaration of blight on their commercial property located at East Virginia Avenue…
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…
Fight over future of Glendale Persian rug store heats up
“An ongoing urban-redevelopment dispute in Glendale intensified recently after city leaders passed a series of emergency measures aimed at keeping construction on schedule for a $175 million dining and entertainment complex. The ordinances, passed by…