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The Proper Uses of Eminent Domain for Urban Redevelopment

In: Property Rights

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  • Samuel R. Staley

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The U.S. Supreme Court nullified substantive limits on the use of eminent domain for economic development purposes in Kelo v. City of New London. While planners, private developers, and local economic development officials praised the decision because it protected their discretion, the practical effect has been to make rights to private land development and improvements discretionary and subject to the desires of majoritarian interests within a city or state. As long as cities, states, and other government agencies follow the letter of the law and formal procedures, property can be condemned and transferred to the public sector or other private parties.

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  • Samuel R. Staley, 2010. "The Proper Uses of Eminent Domain for Urban Redevelopment," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Bruce L. Benson (ed.), Property Rights, chapter 3, pages 27-53, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-0-230-10779-3_3
    DOI: 10.1057/9780230107793_3
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    1. Kim, Iljoong & Park, Sungkyu, 2018. "Private takings: Empirical evidence of post-taking performance," Journal of Housing Economics, Elsevier, vol. 39(C), pages 25-32.

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