Eminent Domain: Will It Be Severely Restricted?

Under what conditions can the government take property from a private entity for the public good? The L.A. Times offers its opinion.

1 minute read

February 22, 2005, 9:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

The U.S. Supreme Court is about to answer the following question: "Under what conditions, if any, can the government take property from you or your business for the public good? Although the question sounds straightforward enough, its answer will have profound, complex and terribly important consequences for the future of American social policy.

...The Takings Clause could give the Supreme Court a powerful new weapon to severely restrict government attempts to work for the public good and we should be very wary about how that weapon is wielded."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Is Your Stuff Yours? The Answer Isn't So Simple

Monday, February 21, 2005 in The Los Angeles Times

Land Use United States

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.