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October 7, 2005
Eminent Domain National News Roundup
Queen's Chronicle, Let The Rebuilding Of Ground Zero Begin
Plans for redevelopment of Ground Zero have nearly ground to a halt over controversy surrounding the cultural center, terrorism and public safety concerns of the Freedom Tower design, oversupply of commercial office space in NYC and lease holder Larry Silverstein's "vision" and mismanagement. One possibility being studied is the use of eminent domain to "de-privatize" Silverstein's lease so that a public authority can regain control of the rebuilding process.
Science Daily, D.C. to use eminent domain for ballpark
Our nation's capital is using eminent domain to build a new ballpark for the Washington Nationals. 10 of the 23 landowners have not responded to purchase offers and have been notified that they must be off of the property by Dec. 31.
The Toledo Blade, Eminent domain debate still rages in Michigan
The case of Poletown, the nation's first case where eminent domain for economic development purposes was upheld, was overturned by the Michigan State Supreme Court last year. When the US Supreme Court went the other way on Kelo, developers in Michigan were a little confused.
Atlanticville, Property owners get 2 weeks to negotiate
Property owners in the seaside town of Longbranch have two more weeks to negotiate with the Township to sell their homes before eminent domain will be used as a "last resort." Longbranch plans to raze the homes and bungalows to build condos that will boost the town's tax revenue base.
The Day, NLDC Purchases Fort Trumbull Home For $310,000
"[New London Development Corporation] executives said they paid $310,000 for the Guretsky property, which was never seized by the agency via eminent domain because the family was in bankruptcy at the time the NLDC began assembling parcels." Remaining homeowners were sympathtic to the Guretskys but felt that it wouldn't change their resolve to continue fighting.
Posted by lumi at October 7, 2005 8:09 AM