What’s happening? The City of Smithtown NY wants to acquire via eminent domain the land of Oasis Gentleman’s Club (the SOB sexually oriented business).
Why is this important? Yes, a creative use of eminent domain- don’t like a business then acquire the land by eminent domain, or the threat thereof and build a park.
How will this be important? Imagine a town that doesn’t like underwater basket weavers, churn up some eminent domain projects and get to town on those basket weavers.
Greater Smithtown | Town to purchase Oasis Gentleman’s Club property with plans for parkland