Barclays Center: From Eminent Domain to Deron Williams
“But while the arena’s architecture aimed to lodge itself in the public consciousness, the Atlantic Yards development project, of which Barclays is the preening firstborn child, couldn’t have anticipated the discord it would ignite in…
Dighton wants to use eminent domain to protect land on Walker Street
“The Dighton Water District will be requesting the use of eminent domain authority on a parcel of land on Williams Street in order to protect the well field on Walker Street. The Williams Street lot,…
Mayor Petty considers eminent domain for slot machine site
“Mayor Joseph M. Petty is asking the city administration to consider seizing the long-vacant Wyman-Gordon Co. property near Kelley Square — just days after a report that a developer wants to build a slots machine…
Eminent Domain, Northside Regeneration and the St. Louis American
“The most recent edition of the St. Louis American‘s lively Political Eye editorial column deals with the Missouri Supreme Court consideration of the Northside Regeneration redevelopment agreement and tax increment financing bills, invalidated by Circuit…
Water agency agrees to use eminent domain in seeking water transmission line
“The Northern Will County Water Agency agreed this week to move forward with its plan to file an eminent domain lawsuit to gain control of the water transmission line serving its five member communities in…
Homeowner offers settlement in airport eminent domain case
“Although the airport runway was moved 500 feet further away from the houses, federal regulations required a larger object-free safety zone that included space above the houses. The homeowners’ attorney argued to the juries that…
Order calls for exploring eminent domain taking | Worcester Mag
“It’s official. Nine city councilors have signed onto an order on the agenda for Tuesday night’s council meeting calling for the city manager to conduct a feasibility study into possibly taking the Wyman-Gordon property on…
Missouri eminent domain critics seek ballot measures
“Supporters of Missouri proposals to reform laws on the use eminent domain can begin working to get their measures on the 2014 state ballot.” read the entire article Associated Press. St Louis Today 14 December…
Council considering eminent domain taking of Wyman-Gordon site
“The phones are being worked furiously as a move circulates among councilors considering the possible taking of the 14-acre Wyman-Gordon property near Kelley Square by eminent domain. The taking would be done through the Worcester…
UPDATED: Council considering eminent domain taking of Wyman-Gordon site
“Worcester Mag first reported a move to shore up council support for a possible eminent domain taking of the land, which is reportedly being eyed by developer Richard Friedman of Carpenter & Company inc. in…