Northfield: Eminent domain petition a ‘backup’ to TIGER trail negotiations
“The city is scheduled to appear April 15 at a motion hearing in Rice County District Court on a petition it filed in mid-March to take part of four parcels via condemnation proceedings. Under the…
Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association sues over office development
“The Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association has filed a civil lawsuit against the city of Denver over its decision to change the zoning in Cherry Creek to allow a seven-story office building at 245 Columbine…
Ranchers, landowners talk about eminent domain
“Eminent domain, or condemnation, is a government process that can take private land for public use. In reality, the process can’t be stopped by private landowners, but at least the individual is to be compensated…
No Twin Peaks Mall deal with Dillard’s; Longmont staff requests eminent domain
“The Twin Peaks Mall owners have reached no deal with Dillard’s and the use of eminent domain will be needed to keep the $80 million redevelopment moving, Longmont city staff announced Thursday. Negotiations have gone…
Residents scold D41 leaders for plans to take Wheaton College land
“Dozens of residents blasted Glen Ellyn School District 41 school board members for the idea of using eminent domain to take Wheaton College property to build a new junior high school. The forum on Wednesday…
I may have blown that call
“But while that may speak to the quality – or lack of it – in this legislation, it does not answer the question of whether I botched it up. And since my whole shtick is…
Fight over Florence copper mine shifts to condemnation, eminent domain plans
“The Town of Florence’s reversal of an ordinance passed in August banning the commercial use of sulfuric acid removes one hurdle for Vancouver-based Curis Resources’ efforts to build a $500 million copper mine 60 miles…
Hampden Community Council discusses parking problems
“Harvey, president of the Cotton Duck Title Co., in the 700 block of West 36th Street, suggested Baltimore City use its power of eminent domain to buy and raze a building that houses a Bank…
With Billion-Dollar Blue Line on Fast Track, Property Owners Look for Path to a Fair Deal
“Backed by a $580 million dollar check from the federal government, the state has fast tracked its plans for the $1.2 billion dollar light rail extension known as the Blue Line. Property and business owners…
Columbia voters approve amendment to restrict use of eminent domain, blight
“Residents voted heavily in favor of an amendment to the Columbia home rule charter Tuesday that would bar the city from using eminent domain to acquire property for private redevelopment. The amendment also prohibits the…