“Inclusionary Eminent Domain,” A “Paradigm Shift In Takings Law”
“This Article proposes a paradigm shift in takings law, namely “inclusionary eminent domain.” This new normative concept provides a framework that molds eminent domain takings and economic redevelopment into an inclusionary land assembly model equipped…
The Tools Of “Inclusionary Eminent Domain (Part 2): How The Concept Works In Practice
“This second blog post of the two-part series features just a few of the tools of inclusionary eminent domain that can be retrofitted for purposes of constructing or preserving affordable housing on land condemned for…
Commissioners reaffirm their support for Line
“Eminent domain, aesthetics, and long-term ground damage were the highlights of a recent public meeting regarding the Grain Belt Express Clean Line. Wayne Wilcox, Eastern District Commissioner, spoke to the crowd regarding the rights to…
Seventeen apply for redevelopment group
“Seventeen people have applied to serve on a city redevelopment group recently formed against citizen wishes, which Mount Airy’s mayor admits will require members with a “tough skin” who won’t mind controversy. “It’s about like…
Provo Westside Connector project under way after groundbreaking ceremony
“Provo Mayor John Curtis kicked off construction on the new Provo Westside Connector during a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday near the Provo Airport. The new road will stretch approximately 3.7 miles, forming a direct connection between…
A Kentucky Church Cornerstone Assembly of God Battles State’s Plans to Remove Building for Road
“In February, members of Cornerstone Assembly of God in London, Kentucky, voted unanimously to hire a lawyer to counteract state efforts to condemn the church’s property, according to Pastor Isaac Troy Boggs. Boggs says the…
Urban renewal area established
“The area includes city-owned property on The Island as well as parcels on Fifth Street North extending to Highway 45 North, a section of downtown and a portion of Seventh Avenue North, a portion along…
It’s wrong to force us to sell power easements
“Rock Island Clean Line is a proposed 3,500-megawatt direct current transmission line that would carry wind energy from yet-to-be-built wind turbines in northwest Iowa to near Chicago to provide electricity to yet-to-be-determined customers. The output…
Colorado Legislature closes by passing urban-renewal, disaster, cannabis co-op bills
“Developers and city leaders put on a final push to try to kill House Bill 1375, sponsored by House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, which requires cities to pledge a larger percentage of their sales-tax…
Flipping the script on eminent domain
“But she may lose all 125 of the trees. Holleran says energy infrastructure company Williams wants to dig out the small maple grove to make room for the proposed pipeline. The 124-mile underground line would…