Big Eminent Domain Story of the Week: Monopoly Man vs. the Economic Development Corp.

A man living on Oriental Avenue in Altantic City is facing eminent domain action by the New Jersey’s Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. 

For all the Monopoly players, Oriental Avenue is a light blue property with a $6 rent.

Its a case that pushes into Kelo territory since the development authority wants to use the property for part of a “tourism village” to revitalize the economy.

What could have been a local story has turned national when CNN started paying attention.

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