A look back at Arvada in 2017: Urban Renewal sparks controversy throughout town
“The process of Urban Renewal in Arvada has been questioned by citizens in Arvada more than ever this year. A proposed six-story building with 256 apartments and 40,000 square feet of retail shops that would…
Court keeps Saratoga Springs from taking properties – for now
“The city of Saratoga Springs cannot take properties using eminent domain to build the Geyser Road Trail yet, after a decision made Monday at Saratoga County Supreme Court. Justice Robert J. Chauvin issued a stay,…
St. Joseph County walks away from condemnation lawsuit with farmer in New Carlisle area
“After deciding the price was too high, St. Joseph County has walked away from a lawsuit that could have forced a local farmer to sell his property. The county had hoped to acquire the 37-acre…
State law signed on eminent domain proceedings
“Editor’s note: This story is part of a series recapping the top stories of 2017. Read the other top stories here. It’s been a long fight for Bay City resident David Meixner, and he is…
Second well being considered in Creston
“The Village of Creston is attempting to acquire land for the construction of a second municipal well. The village board held a public hearing earlier this month to discuss acquiring land for the well by…
NYC May Use Eminent Domain To Deal With Homeless Issues
“To address the homeless crisis, NY City will acquire buildings that house homeless families to convert them to affordable housing, using with legal force if necessary. It has stated that it will use eminent domain…
Red Lion uses eminent domain to dismiss trespassing lawsuit
“After a heated back and forth between council members and residents, the Red Lion Borough Council voted to use eminent domain to take possession of someone else’s property. The ordinance passed 4-2. The vote comes…
Homeless NYC: Turning vacant properties into permanent housing
“According to advocacy group Coalition for the Homeless, approximately 63,000 people are sleeping in shelters in New York City, leaving many people with no place to call home this Christmas. Breaking the numbers down even…
How Lincoln Center Was Built (It Wasn’t Pretty)
“Q. How many people were displaced by the construction of Lincoln Center, and what happened to them? A. Lincoln Center was the crown-jewel project of the Mayor’s Committee on Slum Clearance, which was overseen by…
State questioned transactions by prominent developer involving millions of tax dollars
“He has been buying up land with big promises to revitalize downtrodden neighborhoods for over a decade. Now, News 4 Investigates has uncovered big questions about deals entered into by developer Paul McKee, all to…