Takings Is Still A Messy Issue

Bill Futon compares Takings to a poker game between planner and developers, where the court holds all the cards.

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August 16, 2001, 11:00 AM PDT

"So, whos on top the planners or the developers?You would think the U.S. Supreme Court would know. This court, after all, was able to decide who the president should be.But after almost a quarter century of hearing land-use "takings" cases, the Supreme Court has provided no clear answer as to who rules at the planning counter."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Planners, Developers Play Takings Poker, But Judges Still Hold the Cards

Wednesday, August 15, 2001 in California Planning and Development Report

Government / Politics California

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