The Double-Edged Sword of Eminent Domain

An upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case ruling could have a major impact on preservation and community revitalization.

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January 26, 2005, 10:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Because eminent domain has many perspectives, historic preservationists are sometimes caught in the middle and should be aware of how eminent domain can affect their community's ability to preserve historic areas. An expected U.S. Supreme Court case ruling in June could have major implications for preservation and community revitalization interests.

Thanks to Adrian Scott Fine

FULL STORY: Eminent Domain: A Double-Edged Sword.

Tuesday, January 25, 2005 in National Trust For Historic Preservation

History / Preservation United States

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