Developers call city’s Point Breeze eminent domain move a land grab
“Is this America?” asked Turlough Harte, a developer who just built two homes on Federal Street near 20th and who was hoping to soon begin construction on two vacant lots he’s owned for several years…
The Inland Empire housing crisis, eminent domain and the public interest
In discussions about using eminent domain to lower what local families owe on their homes, much has been said about investors who might make or lose money. That perspective is largely an argument for Wall…
Sunoco pipeline from Houston-Delmont may use eminent domain
Sunoco officials told about 85 residents on Wednesday that the company can use eminent domain to install a proposed pipeline under their land but it hopes not to do so. “We ship a product for the…
Eminent domain to be used to obtain land behind county jail
“The Jasper County Commission will use eminent domain in an effort to obtain land behind the county jail. It’s land that is perfectly placed for an expansion of the jail. Even though there’s no definitive…
Thornton Colorado Officials Approve Eminent Domain for Private Use
Officials envision raising $91 to $112 million for infrastructure improvements, which might in turn attract private development. According to council member Val Vigil, that spending “doesn’t guarantee that we’re going to be able to attract any developers…
Developers call city’s Point Breeze eminent domain move a land grab
“A BATTLE IS BREWING in Point Breeze between private developers and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, which plans to acquire dozens of properties through eminent domain to build affordable housing.Private developers call it a “land grab”…
Eleanor Fairchild was joined by actress Darryl Hannah to protest the Keystone XL pipeline on her ranch
“Eleanor Fairchild, a 78-year-old great-grandmother, was arrested late last week for trespassing on her own land. Fairchild was standing in the path of bulldozers on her 300-acre ranch in Winnsboro, Texas — the site of…
Virginia Democratic panel bucks voters on amendment
“The Democratic Party of Virginia’s State Central Committee voted to oppose an eminent-domain measure that Democratic voters in the state support by a 20-point margin, and expected to pass overwhelmingly on the Nov. 6 ballot.”…
Judge hears Bloomfield eminent domain case
“The issue is if owner Howard Haberman indicated he no longer had plans to develop the property. Haberman’s attorney Anthony Della Pelle said the developer is still interested. William Northgrave, representing the township, alleged Haberman…
Eminent domain rarely used in City of Odessa
While construction will soon begin on the roadway’s expansion on city-owned land directly south of Interstate 20, negotiations to further expand JBS to FM 3505 have hit a bump in the road. Toledanes, Lyxan. Odessa…