Use of minent domain for redevelopment activities in some San Francisco Bay Area cities is controversial.
In light of Kelo v. New London, Carol Lloyd discusses some Bay Area cities' controversial use of eminent domain as a redevelopment tool. The State of California requires that urban redevelopment zones exhibit blight before a locality may consider eminent domain. Some local residents, especially those in locations attractive to development, believe a declaration of blight threatens their homes.
In San Jose, which Lloyd writes "declared a full third of its area 'blighted,'" the city has used the drawing of redevelopment zones as a way of directing property tax increments, including those from Silicon Valley industry, into investments for specific neighborhoods in need. However, given the possibility of eminent domain, a resident of one such redevelopment zone asks, "Do I really own my home?"
Thanks to Michael Patrick
FULL STORY: A Blight on Urban Renewal: Are Bay Area cities abusing eminent domain as a redevelopment tool?

Analysis: Cybertruck Fatality Rate Far Exceeds That of Ford Pinto
The Tesla Cybertruck was recalled seven times last year.

National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
Thousands of essential park workers were laid off this week, just before the busy spring break season.

Retro-silient?: America’s First “Eco-burb,” The Woodlands Turns 50
A master-planned community north of Houston offers lessons on green infrastructure and resilient design, but falls short of its founder’s lofty affordability and walkability goals.

Test News Post 1
This is a summary

Analysis: Cybertruck Fatality Rate Far Exceeds That of Ford Pinto
The Tesla Cybertruck was recalled seven times last year.

Test News Headline 46
Test for the image on the front page.
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.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service