CURRENT ISSUES
Our Condemnation Group is monitoring the following issues at both the local and national level for up-to-date information in cases involving eminent domain.
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| PROJECTS WE ARE MONITORING |
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PA Convention Center Expansion
The $632 million project to expand the Pennsylvania Convention Center continues to move ahead, with completion now projected for late 2008. The expansion is expected to give the Convention Center 50% more exhibit space. To learn of the latest developments, click here.
Long Beach Island Beach Expansion Project
Municipalities on Long Beach Island, in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the State of New Jersey, are seeking to acquire easements from beachfront property owners for the purpose of dune construction and providing public beach access. If the municipalities are unable to obtain all the necessary easements voluntarily, they may resort to condemnation. To learn of the latest developments, click here.
Ardmore Redevelopment Plan
In conjunction with its plan to construct a new Amtrak/SEPTA train station in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, Lower Merion Township may condemn nearby properties with the goal of revitalizing the Ardmore Business District. The Township’s plans have faced stiff opposition. To learn of the latest developments, click here.
Paoli Community Master Plan
In conjunction with its plan to construct a new Amtrak/SEPTA train station in Paoli, Pennsylvania, Tredyffrin and Willistown Townships are pursuing the implementation of a new master plan for the area with the goal of revitalizing downtown Paoli. To learn of the latest developments, click here.
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| DEVELOPING LEGAL ISSUES |
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Kelo v. City of New London
The U.S. Supreme Court issued one of its most controversial opinions when it ruled that the United States Constitution permits governmental agencies to condemn property for economic development. To read more about the case and to learn of the latest developments, click here.
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| READ ABOUT EMINENT DOMAIN CASES AROUND THE COUNTRY |
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The New York Times
“Eminent Domain’s Pre-Eminence: It’s Easiest in a State Where Building and Politics Intersect”
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