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Tribune opinion: When it comes to 65th Avenue project, city shouldn’t rush, landowner should compromise

July 10, 2016 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“Eminent domain. Even the words themselves sound ominous. To be clear, we’re not huge fans of the process, which allows government entities to force what they consider to be a fair-market price on an individual…

‘A Government-Sponsored Disaster’: Florida Asks For Federal Help With Toxic Algae

July 9, 2016 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“About a hundred miles north of Miami on the Atlantic Coast, the town of Stuart is a picturesque waterfront community — with homes, restaurants and parks overlooking the St. Lucie Estuary. But in many areas…

Landlord fights Seattle effort to seize site for new park

July 9, 2016 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“Seattle landlord Hugh Sisley is fighting the city’s attempt to use eminent domain to take over one of his Roosevelt neighborhood properties and turn it into a park. Furthermore, Sisley says Mayor Ed Murray and…

Fort Collins council rejects eminent domain proposal

July 6, 2016 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“The Fort Collins City Council on Tuesday slammed the brakes on the possible use of eminent domain, at least in the immediate future, to acquire land needed for improvements at the intersection of College Avenue…

How To Reap Returns From Urban Renewal

July 6, 2016 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“Economically depressed areas have plagued cities for years. One tool used for redeveloping these blighted areas is called Tax Increment Financing (TIF). These bonds raise funds to build out, refurbish and enhance troubled areas. Sometimes…

Treasure Coast algae bloom: Environmentalists call for land seizure

July 5, 2016 · by Taking Welton · in IN THE NEWS

“As toxic algae blooms inundate residential waterways in South Florida, environmentalists are calling on state leaders to address the crisis by seizing land owned by the politically well-connected sugar industry. Lake Okeechobee pollution running off…

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