- In 2006, Georiga passed eminent domain reform by way of House Bill 1313
- The problems with HB 1313 from 2006
- eminent domain used on blighted properties causes a block on a city re-selling the property for 20 years
- cities can no loner acquire multiple parcels for redevelopment purposes
- The 2017 legislative fix
- allow for the creation of an “urban development authority”
- the urban development authority would be allowed to:
- eradicate blight and spur economic development
- provide low-interest loans for home repair; and
- providing financial backing for a grocery store in “food deserts
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