So when is the WTC going to be rebuilt?

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: DBL
Arguing against eminent domain is futile. It's a necessary evil (for the greater good) unfortunately and when used properly, is a very important tool in urban planning. You realize that much of this countries highway system would not have been possible w/o it? Yes, it sucks for those who are affected but as long as they are fairly compensated, I wouldn't call it abuse. It is possible for it to be abused and that is what the courts are for.

Indecently, there is a huge fight raging in Brooklyn over eminent domain w/ regard to a redevelopment plan for downtown Brooklyn proposed by Ratner, which includes a couple of high-rise building and a new arena for the Nets. According to the plans, the city is to use eminent domain to claim 2 or 3 city blocks in order to make the overall plans a reality. Those in the effected blocks have hired a lawyer and are in the process of fighting the plan in court. One of their central arguments is that Ratner owns the much maligned Atlantic Center shopping mall adjacent to the properties and that rather than seizing the proposed 2 or 3 blocks, it would make more sense to knock down the Atlantic Center and alter the plans around this extra space. It's a tough call although I think the redevelopment plan would be a huge boon to the area.


Bring BBall to Brooklyn

MSNBC article

"It's a tough call"

Tough call until it's your private personal property affected to be give to another private person.

 

[daniel1113]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: DBL
Arguing against eminent domain is futile. It's a necessary evil (for the greater good) unfortunately and when used properly, is a very important tool in urban planning. You realize that much of this countries highway system would not have been possible w/o it? Yes, it sucks for those who are affected but as long as they are fairly compensated, I wouldn't call it abuse. It is possible for it to be abused and that is what the courts are for.

Indecently, there is a huge fight raging in Brooklyn over eminent domain w/ regard to a redevelopment plan for downtown Brooklyn proposed by Ratner, which includes a couple of high-rise building and a new arena for the Nets. According to the plans, the city is to use eminent domain to claim 2 or 3 city blocks in order to make the overall plans a reality. Those in the effected blocks have hired a lawyer and are in the process of fighting the plan in court. One of their central arguments is that Ratner owns the much maligned Atlantic Center shopping mall adjacent to the properties and that rather than seizing the proposed 2 or 3 blocks, it would make more sense to knock down the Atlantic Center and alter the plans around this extra space. It's a tough call although I think the redevelopment plan would be a huge boon to the area.


Bring BBall to Brooklyn

MSNBC article

"It's a tough call"

Tough call until it's your private personal property affected to be give to another private person.

Tough call until it's your private personal property affected to be SOLD to another private person.

You seem to be forgetting the fair compensation part in all of your posts, Mr. McOwen.