Previous owner of Lowell project in Colorado Springs returns with development in mind Read more at http://gazette.com/previous-owner-of-lowell-project-in-colorado-springs-returns-with-development-in-mind/article/1521196#zFv7mVZLMVXrXHdq.99
“Developer Earl Robertson, who four years ago gave up his 50 percent stake in the redevelopment project around the former Lowell Elementary School, recently assumed full ownership of the project. Two limited liability companies controlled…
These Towns Show What Even Temporary Urban Renewal Can Bring
“HHave you ever passed by an uninspiring stretch of your city and thought, ‘What this place needs is a beer garden?’ The citizens of several cities in Colorado did, and now they’re taking urban renewal…
Eminent domain, round two: state and Forest City close-mouthed as condemnation process begins for properties near arena site
“Empire State Development (ESD), the state agency overseeing/shepherding Atlantic Yards, and developer Forest City Ratner are close-mouthed and not fully candid about the second–but not quite final–round of eminent domain. The state recently has begun…
Hickenlooper vetoes urban renewal authority bill
“A bill that would have given Colorado counties more say in how cities redirect tax dollars to redevelopment projects died on the governor’s desk Friday afternoon. #City and county officials here now expect the long…
Village of Deferiet to invoke eminent domain for joint water project
“The village Board of Trustees unanimously agreed Wednesday to initiate eminent domain proceedings against 12 hold-outs to the joint water project with the village of Herrings. The $4 million joint water project, begun in 2006,…
Sanitary board seeks next step in sewer upgrade
“Charleston Sanitary Board members will consider asking the city to start eminent domain proceedings to acquire 16 easements in the Sherwood Forest subdivision to upgrade sewer system there. The board will hold a special meeting…
Eminent Domain, Ultra Vires, and Adverse Possession Walk Into a Bar…
“The property in question is a strip of land between 50 and 82 feet wide in Manchester. The property was cobbled together in 1902 from neighboring landowners and conveyed in three deeds to the Manchester,…
Bloomfield Renews Eminent Domain Effort
“The town has notified the new owner of 30 Southwood Road that it is interested in acquiring the property, and is willing to do so through eminent domain if necessary. This time the town has…
Village Vs. Town Re: Bridge
“Southampton Town is expected to move forward next week on plans to repair the Sagg Bridge using federal money, despite objections from Sagaponack Village officials, who are desperate to preserve the small country bridge which…
Redevelopment study concerns Sea Bright board
” The Planning/Zoning Board began discussions about the redevelopment of deteriorated properties last week, with several members voicing concerns about the potential for the use of eminent domain. Councilman and board member Marc Leckstein said…