Nonprofits use eminent domain to develop affordable housing in Georgia.

From: Partners in Community and Economic Development | Date: January 1, 2006 | Copyright information

Much has been written about the use of eminent domain by cities for the benefit of private investors to encourage development in struggling communities. However it is less well known that eminent domain is also an important tool for nonprofit organizations working to build affordable housing and revitalize economically depressed communities.

The use of eminent domain by nonprofit organizations has been recently documented by the Georgia State Trade Association of Nonprofi...

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