Eminent domain sparks debate
“A bill that would roll back some of the eminent domain powers granted by the 2011 Montana Legislature was debated Tuesday in Helena before a packed house at the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee. Landowners…
Transit-Oriented Development Typology Strategy for Allegheny County
“Cities and regions from coast to coast are pursuing transit-oriented development (TOD) strategies as a way to achieve many goals, including increased economic competitiveness through improved quality of life, reduced congestion, lower transportation costs for…
Infrastructure Financing Options for Transit-Oriented Development
“The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a report that details funding mechanisms and strategies that communities can use to provide innovative financing options for transit-oriented development—including direct fees, debt tools, and credit assistance.” download…
Land Battles Rise as U.S. Eyes 450,000 Miles of New Pipe
“A 2011 study conducted for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates that between 17,000 and 22,000 miles of new transmission lines, plus the corridors to accommodate them, would be required for the eastern half of the U.S….
Still as Moonlight: Why Tax Increment Financing Stalled in North Carolina
“This Comment argues that North Carolina’s TIF statute is infrequently used for multiple reasons, including its complexity, the availability of alternative financing forms, the constrictive nature of TIF’s statutory structure, and other ancillary factors such…
Rancher’s bill would limit use of eminent domain in Idaho
“A bill designed to protect farmers and other landowners from government takings by limiting the use of eminent domain in Idaho has gained a foothold in the Idaho Senate. The Senate Local Government and Taxation…
Agency starts eminent domain proceedings for I-80/680 project
“About four acres needed for the next big Interstates 80 and 680 interchange-related project will be taken from the owners through eminent domain if negotiations for a selling price fail. The Solano Transportation Authority Board…
Landowners criticize TransCanada during eminent domain hearing (AUDIO)
“Senator Annette Dubas of Fullerton told the Judiciary Committee the state’s experience with TransCanada prompted her to sponsor LB 152. “It is no secret that my interest in this topic came from our experience with…
Law changes could spark more transit-oriented development
“A day after Gov. Mark Dayton backed an increase to the metro region’s transit-dedicated sales tax, local officials, developers and non-profit representatives on the Corridors of Opportunity Policy Board met to talk about state law…
Infrastructure Financing Options for Transit-Oriented Development
“Infrastructure Financing Options for Transit-Oriented Development provides communities with a comprehensive guide of tools and strategies that are available for financing and funding infrastructure for transit-oriented development (TOD). The report provides examples of how some…