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October 6, 2005
Eviction Notice
Investors Buisiness Daily
Another eminent domain article for Brooklynites who are keeping informed on the epidemic of eminent domain abuse across the nation:
Riviera Beach, Fla., a Palm Beach County town of 33,000 on the state's southeast coast, is planning to build an ambitious $1 billion waterfront yachting and housing complex that will include a hotel, shops, restaurants and perhaps an aquarium. The city believes the sparkling development will create 1,000 jobs and provide a much-needed economic boost.
Standing in the way, though, are 6,000 people who happen to be living where the development is planned. A spokesman for Viking Inlet Harbor Properties, the private firm selected to oversee the project, has told the media that it will "use condemnation as a last resort." But many of these folks are likely to be forced from their homes through the practice of eminent domain.
Oh, yes — let's not forget that most of the residents who will give up their homes for a playground for the wealthy happen to be poor and black.
More coverage: The Washington Times, Florida city considers eminent domain
Posted by lumi at October 6, 2005 7:40 AM