RI Group Claims That RhodeMap RI Could Open Door for Eminent Domain Abuse
“Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity claims that a law from 2008 may open the door for domain abuses and property seizures by the government who would be able to construct “growth centers” just…
Officials target Apex property for ‘micro-zone’ development
“City officials say the landmark downtown Apex property is a main target of proposed legislation that would create “micro” economic development zones here. Members of Mayor Donald Grebien’s administration, long frustrated by a lack of…
City uses eminent domain to save downtown Providence building
“A dilapidated downtown building torn apart by fire and neglect has a future as more than a parking space because the Taveras administration was willing to employ a rarely used but often controversial legal tactic…
Taking the station
“The Providence Redevelopment Agency is considering the use of the city’s power of eminent domain to “take” the South Street Power Station for a project that would create a state nursing school. Such takings, depriving…
Providence council set to vote on buying or seizing ownership of run-down building
“he Providence City Council has a vote planned on whether to seize control of a run-down downtown building. WPRI-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1b7zS95 ) the council is considering using eminent domain to take control of the George…
Providence seeks to seize control of Arnold Building
“The Providence City Council is set to give Mayor Angel Taveras the green light to seize a landmark downtown building that’s been decaying for years. The council’s Ordinance Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to allow…
Families, survivors seek nightclub fire memorial
Family members of the 100 people who died in a 2003 nightclub fire and survivors of the blaze are pledging to work together as they try to build a memorial at the site of the…
RI governor, house speaker explore seizing site of 2003 nightclub fire by eminent domain
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee and House Speaker Gordon Fox said Tuesday they are looking into whether the state can seize by eminent domain the site of a 2003 nightclub fire where 100 people were…