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November 20, 2006
In West Harlem Land Dispute, It’s Columbia vs. Residents
The NY Times
By Timothy Williams
Eminent domain news from the other big NYC land grab was featured on page 1 of the Metro section of today's Times:
When Columbia University announced plans three years ago to expand by building on 17 acres in West Harlem, the university stressed that it would work with its neighbors rather than risk stirring up long-held animosities.
But before the release of an environmental report for the $7 billion project, opponents say Columbia has antagonized Harlem residents by insisting that it has the right to seek eminent domain to force property owners out.
Posted by lumi at November 20, 2006 9:52 AM