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fromSFGATE
1 month ago

What's Behind New Jersey's Eminent Domain Push?

"It is blatantly illegal, improper, and violates the United States Constitution, as well as numerous New Jersey laws and case law," the church's attorney, Harvey York, told NJ.com.
NYC real estate
Silicon Valley real estate
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Elon Musk's New Company Town Tells Residents Their Rights Are Now Optional

Residents of the newly-formed town of Starbase face potential loss of property rights due to proposed zoning restrictions by SpaceX.
NYC real estate
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Bids for Pope Leo XIV's childhood home start at $250,000, but there's a catch

Pope Leo XIV's childhood home is up for auction, starting at $250,000, but the local government plans to acquire it.
Chicago
fromABC7 New York
2 months ago

Chicago suburb plans to take ownership of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home through eminent domain

Dolton village aims to preserve the Prevost home of Pope Leo XIV as a historic site despite its current auction.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose business owner gets temporary reprieve from VTA - San Jose Spotlight

"At least they're not going to kick me out tomorrow. At least they're willing to talk and they're in a positive mood."
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

A Scenic Tour of Red Tape: Tracking the Slowest High-Speed Train in the Country

The biggest delay on high-speed rail has been taking 2,270 properties under eminent domain and ultimately getting the environmental work cleared.
US news
East Bay real estate
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

City willing to use eminent domain to get land for Highway 101-Woodside Road interchange expansion

Redwood City Council approved eminent domain for land acquisition to enhance safety at the Woodside Road-Highway 101 interchange.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Massive BART expansion in South Bay to displace longtime San Jose natural stone supplier

Silicon Valley Granite must vacate its property due to eminent domain by April 30, risking millions in stone inventory.
Owner Sridhar Kollareddy estimates he has 7,000 stone slabs weighing 1,000 pounds each.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
3 months ago

The block Cuomo tried to flatten is still standing

Developers face unique challenges, balancing patience, creativity, and finances in property redevelopment, especially with government involvement.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NY's eminent-domain abuse, bye-bye, blue wall and other commentary

The U.S. Supreme Court may reconsider the Kelo decision regarding eminent domain due to ongoing property rights abuses in New York.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 months ago

S.F. gives housing 'preference' to thousands displaced in redevelopment. It's rarely used.

Displaced families receive inadequate housing assistance through certificates of preference, with very few ever benefiting from the program.
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

Court case fuels VTA quest to grab prime San Jose site for BART stop

The jury valued the property at $10.3 million, while Green Valley claimed it was worth $17.4 million, highlighting the disparity in valuation between the parties involved.
Miscellaneous
fromPortlandTribune.com
6 months ago

Willamette Falls condemnation case involving PGE, Grand Ronde heading to trial

The judge's denial of summary judgment motions signifies a strong possibility for a trial, where critical arguments about land use and tribal rights will be deliberated.
Medicine
from48 hills
7 months ago

Could SF take back Safeway's land in the Western Addition-the same way Safeway got it? - 48 hills

Rev. Amos Brown emphasized the community's loss, stating, "Black people were crucified so that Safeway could be resurrected," highlighting the painful history behind the land's acquisition.
Miscellaneous
fromVulture
8 months ago

Yellowstone Recap: Cause of Death

Episode "Three Fifty-Three" successfully focuses on key characters and narrative, engaging viewers and improving on earlier episodes of the final season.
NYC real estate
fromUNILAD Tech
11 months ago

Neighborhood that used to exist underneath New York's Central Park has a tragic backstory

Central Park is built over the historic Seneca Village, a once vibrant multi-ethnic neighborhood, lost due to eminent domain.
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