Eminent domain facing legal challenges

From: Indianapolis Business Journal | Date: February 21, 2005| Author: Lieber, Tammy | Copyright information

The tool of eminent domain, increasingly used for redevelopment projects in Indiana cities and towns, could change significantly depending on the outcome of a U.S. Supreme Court case and a bill before the Indiana General Assembly.

In Indianapolis, city officials are closely watching the cases and legislation. In recent years, construction of WellPoint Inc.'s operations center, redevelopment of the Link-Savoy and Blacherne apartment buildings, and Fall Creek Place have all involved emin...

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