Commissioners agree to $2 million settlement in eminent domain case
“Lee County commissioners agreed to pay a $2.1 million settlement in an eminent domain case involving the developer of housing near Florida Gulf Coast University. Commissioners John Manning, Tammy Hall and Ray Judah agreed Tuesday…
Cuccinelli campaigns for eminent domain amendment
“Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli came to town Thursday to highlight a property dispute that he says shows why voters should pass a state constitutional amendment in November to further limit government’s ability to seize…
There are wonderful things happening on Larimer, few good things on Welton
“But these days, there’s not enough anything in Welton. Not enough businesses, not enough money. And residents worry that there won’t be any history left if the city goes through with its Welton Street corridor…
Golden Colorado RFP for Blight Study and URA
DGC Community Planning and Design response to Golden, Colorado RFP #2012-001 Blight Study and Urban Renewal Plan PDF of DGC RFP response
Denver City Council approves Welton Corridor plan, sparking fears of eminent domain
“Councilwoman Jeanne Faatz, the only member to vote against the project, said she understands the fears of eminent domain in a final speech just before the vote. “If I were wanting to make a further…
Rancho Cordova a big loser in land fight
The Rancho Cordova Redevelopment Agency’s decision to acquire 9.6 acres north of Folsom Boulevard through eminent domain in 2009 has turned out to be a costly one for the city. The goal was to ease…
Skyscraper Forum
Comments listed concerning DURA’s Welton Corridor URA proposal
Judge rules in favor of PennDOT, orders Route 28 landowner to vacate
“An Allegheny County judge ruled Monday that a West Deer man must accept a settlement his former attorney brokered to settle an eminent domain case for the region’s largest highway construction project. Common Pleas Judge…
‘I understand progress, but it would be nice to be able to keep it’
“Brady’s Battle Ground restaurant, O’Brady’s Drive-In, is on the brink of closure. It faces demolition to make way for an expanded State Route 502. For instance, Brady and state officials haven’t yet agreed on the…
Colorado Supreme Court refuses to rehear pipeline case
“The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday said it’s refused, by a 4-3 vote, to re-hear a case involving Weld County property owners fighting construction of a petroleum pipeline.” read the entire article Denver Business Journal…