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Hyperloop travel time from Austin to San Antonio: 15 minutes
Hyperloop financing structure: Private
Hyperloop use of eminent domain: No eminent domain will be used.
Texas Monthly | Will Texas Soon Be Home To The Fastest Train In The World?
Previously on InformedIntel, 14 July 2016:
Texas Transportation Project Saying No to Eminent Domain. Yes to Profit Sharing with Landowners.
The start up: Transonic Transportation LLC
The rail project: A hyperloop connecting Austin…
Which city sought to aquire by eminent domain a water utility? Missoula, Montana
Who does the city allege acted in bad faith? The Carlyle Group
Where did the Courts fall on eminent domain? Montana Courts sided with Missoula to allow eminent domain against the water utility
What bad faith actions does the city allege against the Water Utility & its holding company?
Why is Airbnb is suing the CIty of Anaheim? A local ordinance makes Airbnb liable for short term rental proeprty owners who violate city ordinances.
What violations of local laws are we talking about? the ordinance requires Airbnb to remove unlicensed listings within 10 days of $500 for the first offense, $1,000 for the second offense and $2,000 for a third or subsequent offense.
Is this local law trending? yes, Airbnb also sued San Francisco for fines the city is imposing on the…
The key issue: Business owners, who do not own the business’s property, may be forced into move
The eminent domain issue: Texas does not recognize a comepnsable value for a tenant business
Do other states compensate a tenant? Yes, look at California
The property in dispute & the project: A new dental school facility at Texas A&M may require that the university acquire the property occuppied by the Elbow Room
Does this sound familiar, a popular establishment near a university facing…
National Geographic’s website has a feature piece entitled, Palmetto Pipeline: An Eminent Problem. Here’s what you need to know:
The State: California
The win: Landowners who sought compensation for extensive geological and environmental testing that included:
The public works project: A water tunnel under the Bay Delta as part of a new water delivery system
Matteoni, O’Laughlin & Hechtman | California Supreme Court Issues Major Ruling Regarding Landowner Compensation For Those…
Which governmental entity vetoed an eminent domain project? Outagamie County Executive
What governmental purpose was the project fulfilling? A new Sheriff’s department facility
What was the reason for the veto? It came to light a private company would operate the facility and create 100 jobs
WeareGreenBay.com | Outagamie County Executive to veto eminent domain plan
Which governmental entities are involved in this eminent domain case? York City Redevelopment Authority
What was the final offer price for the property? $65,000
What was the jury award? $1.25 Million
How long did it take for the jury to award 19 times the offer? 30 minutes
Bangor Daily News | Eminent Domain, Just Compensation, and a Raw Deal for Homeowners
Which eminent domain case is resulting in landowners attorneys fees being paid by the condemning entity? TransCanada Pipeline vs. Nebraska land owners
York News Times | Nebraska Judge Orders TransCanada to Pay Legal Costs of Keystone XL Landowners