Pennsylvania will receive $68.8 million and New Jersey will get $46.8 million in federal stimulus funds for housing redevelopment projects. These projects will include acquiring blighted properties. It is virtually certain that many will be acquired through the power of eminent domain.
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New York’s Highest Court Upholds Atlantic Yards Condemnations
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New York’s highest court ruled on Tuesday that private property could be condemned for the “Atlantic Yards” project. That project involves, among other things, an NBA arena and 16 office and residential towers in Brooklyn. The properties were purportedly condemned to eliminate “blight.”…
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Audit Faults Accounting on Philadelphia Anti-blight Effort
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A Philadelphia City Controller audit found significant accounting and reporting problems with former Mayor John Street’s anti-blight effort, the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative. The audit found that NTI, as of June 30, 2008, had failed to make nearly $13 million in payments on nearly 1,500 condemned properties awaiting settlement in court.
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Eminent Domain Remains In The News
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There can be no question that eminent domain remains a hot button issue. Regardless of your role in an eminent domain project, it is critical to always be mindful of this fact which was made evident by two recent articles.
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Battle Over Nets Arena Site Continues
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The Battle over the taking of property for, among other things, an NBA arena and 16 office and residential towers in has moved to New York’s highest Court and will be argued in Albany on October 14.
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PA Supreme Court Declines Hearing “Kelo” Issues Case
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court declined hearing a case that could have directly addressed “Kelo” issues.
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HUD ANNOUNCES $4 BILLION NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development has established a program to provide grants to state and local governments to purchase abandoned and foreclosed properties.
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Ventnor, NJ Bans Eminent Domain For Redevelopment
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The City Commissioners of Ventnor, New Jersey, have passed a law limiting that City’s ability to condemn properties for redevelopment projects that involve private developers.
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New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Eminent Domain Legislation
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New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Eminent Domain Legislation…
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Pennsylvania Court Upholds Condemnation of Strip Club
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The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania recently upheld the condemnation of a strip club for the use of a Charter School.
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